Philadelphus, s) (mock-orange) is a genus of about 60 species of shrubs from 1 to 6 m tall, native to North America, Central America, Asia and (locally) in southeast Europe. They are named `mock-orange` in reference to their flowers, which in wild species look somewhat similar to those of oranges and lemons (Citrus) at first glance, and smell of..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphus
genus of deciduous shrubs of the family Hydrangeaceae, including the popular garden forms commonly known as mock orange (from its characteristic ... [2 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/55
noun any of various chiefly deciduous ornamental shrubs of the genus Philadelphus having white sweet-scented flowers, single or in clusters; widely grown in temperate regions Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974