Stachyurus
plant genus
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Stachyurus is a small genus of shrubs and trees native to Asia. These plants are characterized by their regular, tetramerous flowers, which grow in long, drooping racemes. The genus name is derived from Greek words meaning "ear of grain" and "tail," likely referring to the flower clusters. Stachyurus species produce small, globe-shaped fruits.12
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