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Rhodotypos

Family

Rosaceae

A genus of a single species, closely allied to Kerria and once often called ‘Kerria japonica alba’ in gardens. It is easily distinguished from that genus by its opposite leaves, four petals and white flowers. The generic name refers to the rose-like flowers.

Species articles