Halesia J. Ellis ex Linnaeus. Common name: Silverbell, Snowdrop Tree.
A genus of about 4 species, trees and shrubs, of e. North America and e. Asia. The genus was named to honor Stephen Hales; it therefore seems more appropriate to pronounce the genus with three syllables (the accent on the first) than the commonly heard four, which thoroughly distorts the honoree's name. The number of taxa in our area and their appropriate taxonomic level are in dispute; recent analyses vary from 2-5, with specific or varietal status.
References: Fritsch (2009) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2009); Fritsch & Lucas (2000); Godfrey (1988); Reveal & Seldin (1976); Sargent (1921a). Show full citations.
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© Gary P. Fleming | Halesia tetraptera | Original Image ⭷
© Sonnia Hill | Halesia diptera var. diptera | Original Image ⭷
© Edwin Bridges | Halesia tetraptera | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Halesia tetraptera | Original Image ⭷
© Bruce A. Sorrie | Halesia carolina | Original Image ⭷
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