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Burkwood viburnum

noun
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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