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Where are Abelia species native?
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Dipsacales
Fragrant tubular blooms of Viburnum carlesii (Korean spice viburnum).
Abelia species are native to regions in Asia and Mexico. These shrubs belong to the honeysuckle family, which is part of the order Dipsacales.1