Franklinia

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Franklinia

Description Franklinia, also known as Franklin tree or Franklinia alatamaha, is a deciduous flowering plant native to the southeastern United States. It was first discovered in the late 18th century along the Altamaha River in Georgia by botanists John and William Bartram. The plant was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, a fellow botanist and friend of the Bartrams. Taxonomic…