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Chionanthus (/ ˌ k aɪ oʊ ˈ n æ n θ ə s /), common name: fringetrees, is a genus of about 140 species of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae.. Chionanthus virginicus flowers Chionanthus pubescens Chionanthus retusus flowers
It is a deciduous shrub or small to medium-sized tree growing to 20 metres (70 ft) in height, with thick, fissured bark. The leaves are 3–12 centimetres (1–5 in) long and 2–6.5 cm (0.8–2.6 in) broad, simple ovate to oblong-elliptic, with a hairy, 0.5–2 cm (0.2–0.8 in) long petiole.
It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to as much as 10 to 11 metres (33 to 36 ft) tall, though ordinarily less. The bark is scaly, brown tinged with red. The shoots are light green, downy at first, later becoming light brown or orange. The buds are light brown, ovate, acute, 3 millimetres (0.12 in) long.
The fringe tree grows from Canada all the way down to the Gulf Coast. It's tougher than dogwood, more dependable than saucer magnolia, longer-lived than cherry, has wonderfully fragrant blooms ...
The diversity of tree species has an impact on the overall health of the forest, its wind resistance, ... White oak in its autumn glory, along with fringe tree in the foreground. Photo by Vanessa ...
Chionanthus pygmaeus is a rare species of flowering plant in the olive family known by the common name pygmy fringetree.It is endemic to Florida, where there are 46 known occurrences as of 2010. [5]
Charcoal-tree The leaves and the bark are used to treat coughs, sore throats, asthma, bronchitis, gonorrhea, yellow fever, toothache, and as an antidote to general poisoning. [159] Trifolium pratense: Red clover: The plant is an ingredient in some recipes for essiac tea. Research has found no benefit for any human health conditions. [160]
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