Fendlera
Encyclopedia
Fendlera is a genus
of shrub
s in the Hydrangeaceae
. They are most commonly known as fendlerbush. The name fendlerbush is also used for the closely related genus Fendlerella
.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of shrub
Shrub
A shrub or bush is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 5–6 m tall. A large number of plants may become either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience...
s in the Hydrangeaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Hydrangeaceae are a family of flowering plants in the order Cornales, with a wide distribution in Asia and North America, and locally in southeastern Europe.-Overview:...
. They are most commonly known as fendlerbush. The name fendlerbush is also used for the closely related genus Fendlerella
Fendlerella
Fendlerella is a monotypic genus of shrubs in the Hydrangeaceae containing the single species Fendlerella utahensis. This plant is known as Utah Fendlerella, yerba desierto, or sometimes as Utah Fendlerbush .-External links:**...
.