Definition of crepe myrtle Crepe myrtle

crepe myr•tle

We found 2 definitions of crepe myrtle from 2 different sources.

What does crepe myrtle mean?

Noun
crepe myrtle - ornamental shrub from eastern India commonly planted in the southern United States
		crape myrtle, crepe flower, Lagerstroemia indica
		shrub, bush a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

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The common crepe mirtle was introduced in South Carolina by Andre Michaux.

This multistemmed shrub with crepe-like texture petals, and diverse colors is resistant to frosts.

The genus is dedicated to Magnus von Lagerstroem, who supplied Linnaeus plant he collected.