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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)
Twig of Firmiana simplex
Twig of Firmiana simplex (coming soon)
Leaves of Firmiana simplex
Leaves of Firmiana simplex (Copyright W. Cook)
Flowers of Firmiana simplex
Flowers of Firmiana simplex (coming soon)
Fruit of Firmiana simplex
Fruit of Firmiana simplex (Copyright W. Cook)
N.C. distribution of Firmiana simplex
N.C. distribution of Firmiana simplex

*Firmiana simplex (Chinese parasol-tree)
(Rare [native of se. Asia]; planted and occasionally naturalized nearby)