NameThatPlant.net: Franklinia alatamaha

Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Eudicots: Core Eudicots: Asterids: Ericales

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Franklinia alatamaha FAMILY Theaceae Go to FSUS key

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SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Franklinia alatamaha FAMILY Theaceae

COMMON NAME:
Franklinia, Franklin Tree, Lost Gordonia

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Franklinia alatamaha FAMILY Theaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Franklinia alatamaha FAMILY Theaceae

577

Tree
Perennial

Habitat: Habitat speculative, probably dry sandy ridges, near the mouth of the Altamaha River; believed to be extinct in the wild, per Weakley's Flora

Native to Georgia

Historically in GA, but not recently seen

CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.

LEAVES:
Deciduous
Simple
Alternate

FLOWER:
Summer/Fall
White
5 petals
Numerous stamens, adnate to the petals
Superior ovary
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Summer/Fall
Capsule

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