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Philadelphus lewisii

mock orange

Habitat:

Occurs on moist well drained sites in the sun. Range British Columbia southward to central California; found at lower elevations (Randall et al 1988).

Loosely branched shrub to 12' tall. Leaves 1" to 3" long, oval to elliptical; light green and smooth above, paler and smooth beneath;margin entire. Flower swhite, 3/4" to 1" broad.

Fruit light brown capsule about 1/4" long. Twigs slender, oppisite, tan or light brown. Bark light brown and smooth (Randall et al 1988).

Map Courtesy of USGS