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Woody Plants of Oregon
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Hibiscus
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syriacus
(Rose of Sharon )
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arboreum
(Sourwood )
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hispida
(Epaulette Tree )
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calycinoides
(Crinkle-leaf Creeper )
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sinensis
(Chinese Toon )