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Downy
Rose
Myrtle
Rhodomyrtus tomentosa
(Aiton) Hassk.
ROW-doe-MUR-tis
toe-men-TOES-ah
Myrtaceae
Explanation
of name:
The generic name comes from Greek for rose and myrtle (WAT). Tomentosa
means fuzzy.
Natural
range:
Asia
Recognition:
Opposite-leaved shrub that has become a common invasive exotic in low pine
flatwoods. Most plant parts are downy or fuzzy with light-colored tomentum. The
showy bowl-shaped flowers are rose-pink with numerous showy stamens.
Fruits similar to huckleberries but with thicker,
richer juice, good for jelly. (CHR)
Landscape
uses:
Invasive pest. FEPPC Category I
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Rhodomyrtus tomentosa |
Downy Rose Myrtle |
Invasive Exotic
FEPPCI |
Shrub |
Warm months (WAT) |
To 6’
(PBCC) |
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Prefers moist habitats
ST |
FEPPC I |
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