THE DICOTYLEDONES 



1847 



Fig. 1750. — Cormis mas. Cornelian Cherr\ . in- 

 florescences in early spring. 



Davidia involucrata (Fig. 175 1) is a small tree up to 30 ft. in height 

 which was introduced towards the end of the last century into this country 

 from China. The leaves are cordate and the small flowers are produced 



Fig. 1751. — Davidia involucrata. Handkerchief 

 Tree. Inflorescence with large white 

 bracts. 



in tightly packed, globular heads, which are surrounded by two large, leafy, 

 white bracts, sometimes 6 in. in length. Because of these bracts the tree in 

 full flower appears as if covered with giant butterflies. 



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