Pyracantha koidzumii
(Redirected from Taiwan firethorn)
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Pyracantha |
| Species: | P. koidzumii
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Pyracantha koidzumii commonly known as Formosa firethorn[3] or Taiwan firethorn, is a species of plant in the family Rosaceae. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description and distribution
[edit]The species is 4 metres (13 ft) tall and is native to Taiwan. However, it has been introduced to US states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.[3]
References
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- ^ Pan, F.J. (1998). "Pyracantha koidzumii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T35149A9914939. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T35149A9914939.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Pyracantha koidzumii (Hayata) Rehder, 1920". TaiBNET. Taiwan: Biodiversity Research Centre, Academia_Sinica. (zh)
- ^ a b "Pyracantha koidzumii". Henderson State University. Archived from the original on June 26, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
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