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Lagerstroemia indica



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Lagerstroemia indica
Crepe myrtle

Large panicles of 5 to 6-valved dehiscent capsules are produced in early fall, persisting through the winter. The capsules are oval to oblong in shape, 3/8" long and green turning brown in color. The capsules bear shiny brown winged seeds.

 
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