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Franklinia alatamaha



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Franklinia alatamaha
Franklin tree

Lasting about a month, the large white cup-shaped flowers are 3 - 3 1/2" in diameter and have 5 petals and many yellowish orange stamens in the center surrounding the pistil. The fragrant flowers open in late July or early August, lasting into September.

 
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