Elements area
Taxonomy
Code
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30000738-2
Scope note(s)
A genus consisting of shrubs and small trees belonging to the family Viburnaceae, native to temperate and subtropical Eurasia and North America. Many species are cultivated for their ornamental foliage, fragrant clusters of usually white flowers, and colourful blue-black fruits.
Source note(s)
Britannica Editors. "viburnum". Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Feb. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/plant/viburnum. Accessed 19 September 2026.