Species name:

Philadelphus coronarius

Taxonomy

Species

coronarius

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Classifier

L.

Distribution

Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and America. In Italy prefers thermophilic woods (0 - 800 m)

Utility

Cultivated worldwide for ornament. Folk medicine, soap and used in perfumery. It provides a good contribution of food for wild bees. Biodiversity.

Flowering time

V - VI

Pollen colour

yellow, light green

Pollen

+

Nectar

+

Pollen characteristic