What is "stephanandra"

n. Any of the genus (taxlink Stephanandra genus) of deciduous shrubs with wavy-margined leaves.

Stephanandra is a genus in the family Rosaceae that is sometimes included in the genus Neillia. The deciduous, thicket-forming shrubs have attractive wavy-margined leaves that resemble maple leaves and have a good orange-yellow fall color. Cutleaf Stephanandra grows to less than 2 feet tall but spreads by suckering. In winter it has rich brown, arching shoots. It grows in full sun. The fruits of Stephanandra are dry dehiscent fruits.