Wisteria

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Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae (Leguminosae), that includes ten species of woody twining vines that are native to China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Southern Canada, the Eastern United States, and north of Iran. They were later introduced to France, Germany and various other countries in Europe. Some species are popular ornamental plants. The aquatic flowering plant commonly called wisteria or 'water wisteria' is in fact Hygrophila difformis, in the family Acanthaceae.

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Wisteria This iconic wisteria is one of the oldest specimens in the country. Brought here from China in 1816, a year after the Battle of Waterloo, It was planted in the brewery yard outside what was then the Head Brewer's house. It flourished and remains a focal point for visitors.

Chiswick Lane South, London, United Kingdom where it was