Paulownia tomentosa (Thunb.) Steud.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Scrophulariaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Tree to 15 m; lvs long-petioled, broadly cordate-ovate, entire or 3–5-angled, 1.5–2.5(–8) dm, hairy or even tomentose beneath with stellate or branched hairs; fls 5–7 cm; fr pointed, 3–4 cm; 2n=40. Native of China, escaped from cult. in s. U.S. and n. to se. Conn., Pa., O., Ind., and Mo. Apr., May.