Flowering Tree Mystery

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Unregistered, Jun 11, 2004.

  1. A colleague of mine brought in this specimen. Any idea what it is? Sorry the photo is not perfectly "crisp" but I hope that you can determine the species anyway. The flower is particularly interesting.

    Thanks for your help.

    Colleen
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Hello Colleen,

    This is one of those instances where a particularly sharp photograph isn't necessary - the leaf shape gives it away.

    This is a tulip tree, or Liriodendron tulipifera.

    If you are from Vancouver, the best place that I know to see these impressive trees is along 10th Ave in the blocks just east of Alma.

    Some links:

    Liriodendron tulipifera from the University of Connecticut

    Liriodendron tulipifera from the Virginia Tech Forestry Dept.

    Liriodendron tulipifera from Michael Dirr's Noble Plants
     
  3. lkliewer

    lkliewer Active Member 10 Years

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    Tulip Tree

    I happened to see a tulip tree the other day and was intrigued by the shape of the leaves ... here is a photo...
     

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