Lagerstroemia indica
Crape myrtle
Description
Lagerstroemia indica is a deciduous tree or shrub with a broad, spreading crown and smooth, gray bark that peels in flakes. It is known for its beautiful, showy flowers that bloom in summer and fall, ranging in color from white to pink, red, and purple. The leaves are dark green and glossy, turning to shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall.
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Super division
Angiospermae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Title
Lagerstroemia indica