Cercis canadensis L.
Eastern redbud
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Rosidae Roses, legumes, proteas, dogwoods, hydrangeas, mistletoes, euphorbias, grapes, many more
Order Fabales Legumes (pea and bean families)
Family Fabaceae Legume family (peas and beans)
Genus Cercis From kerkis , the ancient Greek name for the redbud
Species canadensis “Of or referring to Canada”
About plant names...
Eastern redbud is native to eastern North America. Cultivars of eastern redbud are popular as ornamental
plants.
Identification: This small tree reaches heights of 30′ (9.1 m),
though it is usually about half that height. The crown is often quite irregular in shape.
It has dark bark that is smooth in younger trees and becomes scaly as the three ages.
Broad, oval shaped leaves are about 4″ (10 cm) around. As these plants begin to bloom, it looks
almost as if the branches are covered with purple felt. Then the buds open, producing
attractive pink/purple flowers. Fruits resemble brown pea pods, 1-3″ (2.5-7.6 cm) in length.
Online References:
Www.carolinanature.com
Illinois Wildflowers
Wikipedia
The Ohio State University PLANTFacts database
The USDA Forest Service's Silvics of North America site
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
The Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
The USDA Forest Service's Fire Effects Information Database
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants
5/8/2007 · Groton, Massachusetts ID is uncertain
5/4/2017 · Underwoods, Groton, Massachusetts · ≈ 6 × 4″ (15 × 10 cm)
7/19/2017 · Monongahela National Forest, Monongahela, West Virginia · ≈ 6 × 4″ (16 × 11 cm)
4/4/2012 · North Central Railroad Trail, End, Phoenix, Maryland · ≈ 11 × 7″ (27 × 18 cm)
Cercis canadensis description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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7/19/2017 · Monongahela National Forest, Monongahela, West Virginia · ≈ 10 × 6″ (24 × 16 cm)
5/4/2017 · Underwoods, Groton, Massachusetts · ≈ 5 × 3½″ (13 × 9.2 cm)
5/4/2017 · Underwoods, Groton, Massachusetts · ≈ 7 × 4½″ (18 × 12 cm)
7/19/2017 · Monongahela National Forest, Monongahela, West Virginia
4/29/2010 · Groton, Massachusetts
7/19/2017 · Monongahela National Forest, Monongahela, West Virginia
5/4/2017 · Underwoods, Groton, Massachusetts · ≈ 4½ × 3″ (11 × 7.9 cm)
Range: Zones 4-9:
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