Rank Species | Genus Sarcococca Higher classification Sarcococca | |
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Similar Sarcococca, Sarcococca confusa, Sarcococca ruscifolia, Buxaceae, Sarcococca orientalis | ||
Sarcococca hookeriana var humilis himalayan sweet box
Sarcococca hookeriana is a species of evergreen shrub or groundcover, also known as "Himalayan Sweet Box". It is low-growing, usually between 12 and 24 inches high. It produces aromatic white flowers throughout winter followed by black berries. There are two varieties, of which Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis is more commonly used in gardens.
The Latin specific epithet hookeriana refers to Sir Joseph D. Hooker.
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