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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: Claire Cockcroft on October 23, 2017, 03:28:43 AM

Title: Another Sikkim shrub
Post by: Claire Cockcroft on October 23, 2017, 03:28:43 AM

As usual, I snapped this picture in quick passing, again along the Zemu River north of Lachen.  I thought at the time it was a spirea because of the flower heads.  But the leaves and stems don't seem to fit.  Any help is appreciated.
Thank you !
...Claire
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Title: Re: Another Sikkim shrub
Post by: Diane Whitehead on October 23, 2017, 03:40:50 AM

Spiraea bella is on YouTube, being blown by a breeze.  It looks like yours.

Title: Re: Another Sikkim shrub
Post by: Claire Cockcroft on October 24, 2017, 10:26:56 PM

Thanks for finding that video, Diane.  It certainly shows that the stems match the ones in my photo.  It was nice to know I'm not completely crazy -- it IS a spirea.   :)
...Claire