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Paulownia Nakai. (Paulowniaceae)

A genus of six species of trees; e. Asia.

One species occurs in North Carolina: Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree). It is not native to the state.

Bark of Paulownia tomentosa
Bark of Paulownia tomentosa (Copyright W. Cook)
Twigs of Paulownia tomentosa
Twigs of Paulownia tomentosa (coming soon)
Leaf of Paulownia tomentosa
Leaf of Paulownia tomentosa (Copyright W. Cook)
Flowers of Paulownia tomentosa
Flowers of Paulownia tomentosa (Copyright W. Cook)
Capsules of Paulownia tomentosa
Capsule and seeds of Paulownia tomentosa (Photo: A. Krings, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
N.C. distribution of Paulownia tomentosa
N.C. distribution of Paulownia tomentosa

*Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree)
(Common [native of China]; roadsides, disturbed areas, roadcuts, forests; Mt, Pd, CP; Fl: Apr-Jun, Fr: Sep-Oct)