Lewis' mock orange (Philadelphus lewisii)

Also Known As: Western mock orange, Wild mock orange
Plant Family: Hydrangea (Hydrangeaceae)

Identification Guide: *Print version
Phenophase Field Guide: *Print version

2009 Live Map - View

Did you Know? The genus name comes from the Egyptian king Ptolemy Philadelphus (309-247 BC), and the species name honors Meriwether Lewis, who first described the shrub along the Bitterroot River. It is a very popular ornamental shrub in temperate climates due to its intense sweet fragrance that is similar to orange trees. Poulticed or powdered leaves have been used for medicinal or culinary purposes, while the wood has been used for snowshoes and tools/weapons.

Phenological Observations of Interest: First Leaf, All Leaves Unfolded, First Flower, Full Flower, End of Flowering, First Ripe Fruit, 50% Color, 50% Leaf Fall

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2009 Live Map for Lewis' mock orange

Below you can view the latest 100 observations that have been reported in 2009 for Lewis' mock orange (If the map below is empty then there have not been any 2009 observations reported.)

Use the navigation buttons on the left to zoom in/out and pan around. Click on each place marker to get detail information about that observation.

= First Leaf
= All Leaves Unfolded
= First Flower
= Full Flower
= End of Flowering
= First Ripe Fruit
= 50% Color
= 50% Leaf Fall

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