Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
CHIONANTHUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 8. 1753.
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TYPE: Chionanthus virginicus Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N.E. U.S., ed. 2. 2: 728. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chionanthus pygmaeus | PIGMY FRINGETREE | Native Endemic Endangered-State Endangered-US | |
| Chionanthus virginicus | WHITE FRINGETREE; OLD-MANS'S BEARD | Native FACU (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
1. Corolla lobes 7-15 mm long; anther tip abruptly obtuse to rounded; fruit 2-2.5 cm long; of xeric sites
1. Corolla lobes 15-30 mm long; anther tip acuminate; fruit 1-2 cm long; of xeric to hydric sites