Handkerchief Tree
Handkerchief tree is a common name for several plants and may refer to: *''Davidia involucrata ''Davidia involucrata'', the dove-tree, handkerchief tree, pocket handkerchief tree, or ghost tree, is a medium-sized deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae. It is the only living species in the genus ''Davidia''. It was previously included wi ...'' *'' Maniltoa grandiflora'' {{Short pages monitor ...
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Davidia Involucrata
''Davidia involucrata'', the dove-tree, handkerchief tree, pocket handkerchief tree, or ghost tree, is a medium-sized deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae. It is the only living species in the genus ''Davidia''. It was previously included with tupelos in the dogwood family, Cornaceae. Fossil species are known extending into the Upper Cretaceous. Taxonomy ''Davidia involucrata'' is the only member of its genus, but there are two varieties differing slightly in their leaves, ''D. involucrata'' var. ''involucrata'', which has the leaves thinly pubescent (short-haired) on the underside, and ''D. involucrata'' var. ''vilmoriniana'', with glabrous (hairless) leaves. Some botanists treat them as distinct species, with good reason, as the two taxa have differing chromosome numbers so are unable to produce fertile hybrid offspring. Description It is a moderately fast-growing tree, growing to in height, with toothed, alternate, ovate-cordate leaves resembling those of a linden, exce ...
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