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Lagerstroemia
Genus

Full scientific name

Lagerstroemia L.

Currently classified as a weed
No

This genus is in the family:

Lythraceae
Family

The genus Lagerstroemia includes:

Lagerstroemia indica
Species
Common names
crepe myrtle
Lagerstroemia limii
Species
Common names
Chinese crepe myrtle
Lagerstroemia subcostata
Species
Common names
white crepe myrtle
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