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Which two genera belong to the Diervilla clade?
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Dipsacales
Fragrant tubular blooms of Viburnum carlesii (Korean spice viburnum).
The Diervilla clade, which is part of the Caprifoliaceae family within the Dipsacales order, consists of two genera:
- Diervilla: A genus of shrubs native to North America, commonly known as bush honeysuckles.12
- Weigela: A genus of shrubs native to East Asia, frequently cultivated for their ornamental flowers.2
Both genera are widely grown as ornamental shrubs in temperate regions due to their colorful flowers.2