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Firmiana Marsili (Malvaceae)

A genus of about twelve species of trees; of Africa and Asia.

One species occurs in North Carolina, Firmiana simplex (Chinese parasol-tree). It is not native to the state.

Bark of Firmiana simplex
Bark of Firmiana simplex (Copyright W. Cook)
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Twig of Firmiana simplex (coming soon)
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Leaves of Firmiana simplex (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Firmiana simplex (coming soon)
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Fruit of Firmiana simplex (Copyright W. Cook)
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N.C. distribution of Firmiana simplex
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*Firmiana simplex (Chinese parasol-tree)
(Rare [native of se. Asia]; planted and occasionally naturalized nearby)