Chionanthus virginicus
Chionanthus virginicus
FRINGE-TREE
Oleaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates E-34 (near northeast of Price Building), N 39°11'14'' W 75°32'24''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common in Delaware)
FRINGE-TREE
Oleaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates E-34 (near northeast of Price Building), N 39°11'14'' W 75°32'24''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- deciduous tall shrub or small tree
- etymology: Chionanthus from Greek chion snow, and anthus flower; virginicus = of Virginia
- leaves simple
- flowers white, in beautiful drooping clusters; petals narrow, fringe-like (hence the common name)
- usually functionally dioecious (separate male and female plants)
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common in Delaware)
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