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Lagerstroemia, genus Lagerstroemianoun
shrubs or small trees of tropical Asia and Africa usually with showy white, pink, or purplish flowers
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Lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia (), commonly known as crape myrtle (also spelled crepe myrtle or crêpe myrtle), is a genus of around 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, northern Australia, and other parts of Oceania, cultivated in warmer climates around the world. It is a member of the family Lythraceae, which is also known as the loosestrife family. The genus is named after Swedish merchant Magnus von Lagerström, a director of the Swedish East India Company, who supplied Carl Linnaeus with plants he collected. These flowering trees are beautifully colored and are often planted both privately and commercially as ornamentals.
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lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia, commonly known as crape myrtle or crepe myrtle, is a genus of approximately 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Northern Australia, and parts of Oceania. They are well-known for their showy displays of flowers, along with their attractive bark and foliage. These plants are widely used in landscaping due to their high resistance to drought and pests. They are also valued for their long-lasting bloom time in summer.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Lagerstroemia
A plant genus of the family LYTHRACEAE. Members contain lagertannin and have hypoglycemic effects.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lagerstroemia in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lagerstroemia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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