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Burkwood viburnum

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Burk·​wood viburnum | \ ˈbərˌkwu̇d- \

Definition of Burkwood viburnum

: a nearly evergreen shrub (Viburnum burkwoodii) having leaves with shiny upper and gray tomentose lower surface and heads of pink-flushed flowers

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History and Etymology for Burkwood viburnum

after Albert Burkwood, born 1890 and Arthur Burkwood, born 1888 British nurserymen

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“Burkwood viburnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Burkwood%20viburnum. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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