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Paulownia tomentosa is cultivated as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [18] [19] Because of its tolerance and flexibility, Paulownia functions ecologically as a pioneer plant. Its nitrogen-rich leaves provide good fodder and its roots prevent soil erosion.
Paulownia tomentosa. Paulownia is a genus of angiosperm trees, and one of the fastest-growing trees in the world. [12] Paulownia tomentosa can grow over 30 metres (98 ft) tall and has large heart shaped leaves ranging from 10–20 centimetres (4–8 in) wide and 15–30 centimetres (6–12 in) long with a 10–20 centimetres (4–8 in)-long petiole. [13]
This category contains the native flora of Nebraska as defined by the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions. Taxa of the lowest rank are always included; taxa of higher ranks (e.g. genus) are only included if monotypic or endemic. Include taxa here that are endemic or have restricted distributions (e.g. only a few countries).
The Seal of Nebraska: 1867 Flower: Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) [1] 1895 Poet laureate: John Neihardt: 1921 Flag: A blue background with the seal of Nebraska superimposed on the center. 1925 Bird: Western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) 1929 Nickname: Cornhusker State 1945 Symbol: A covered wagon pulled by a pair of oxen. 1963 Slogan
Narcissus in culture – uses of narcissus flowers by humans; Lime tree in culture – uses of the lime (linden) tree by humans; Rose symbolism – a more expansive list of symbolic meanings of the rose; Apple (symbolism) – a more expansive list of symbolic means for apples
This list of botanical gardens and arboretums in Indiana is intended to include all significant botanical gardens and arboretums in the U.S. state of Nebraska [1] [2] [3] Name Image
empress tree; princess tree; foxglove tree; paulownia Bignoniaceae (trumpet creeper family) Radermachera: radermachera trees ; Radermachera sinica: China doll tree; serpent tree Bignoniaceae (trumpet creeper family) Spathodea: spathodea trees ; Spathodea campanulata: African tulip tree Bignoniaceae (trumpet creeper family) Tabebuia: trumpet trees
Paulownia fortunei commonly called the dragontree, dragon tree or Fortune's empress tree, is a deciduous tree in the family Paulowniaceae, native to southeastern China (including Taiwan), Laos and Vietnam. It is an extremely fast-growing tree, due to its use of C 4 carbon fixation, [3] and is planted for timber