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crape myrtle
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crape myrtle also crepe myrtle
n.
A deciduous shrub (Lagerstroemia indica) native to China and widely cultivated in warm regions for its showy clusters of variously colored flowers with crinkled petals.
crape myrtle, crepe myrtle
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an oriental lythraceous shrub, Lagerstroemia indica, cultivated in warm climates for its pink, red, or white flowers
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Noun1.crape myrtle - ornamental shrub from eastern India commonly planted in the southern United States
crepe flower, crepe myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica
genus Lagerstroemia, Lagerstroemia - shrubs or small trees of tropical Asia and Africa usually with showy white, pink, or purplish flowers
bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems


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Even crepe myrtles, which may persist for several decades or more, begin to lose their luster, in our environment, after a quarter century, more or less.
IN THE GARDEN ORNAMENTAL PEAR TREE REACHES A RIPE OLD AGE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
The old-town section of Clinton has received white crepe myrtles to improve its look and its health.
A kinder, greener Clinton by Horne, Chris / American Forests
If you are looking for trees that do not carry allergenic pollen, consider ficus species (although their invasive roots are another problem), pines (which often become too big for an average-size yard) and crepe myrtles.
BE PREPARED FOR POLLEN by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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