| The Golden Rain Tree is an ornamental small tree commonly planted in North Carolina. Native to China and Korea, so far it is an uncommon escape to roadsides. Panicles of bright yellow flowers appear in late spring. Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| The large compound leaves are pinnate, sometimes bipinnate. Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| Leaf undersides are green. Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| Numerous seedlings may sprout beneath larger trees. Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| The bark is fairly rough, even on small stems. Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| Branches of a large tree. Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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| Bark of a large tree. Chatham Co., NC 6/13/10.
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More information:
Floridata
Invasive Plant Atlas
Tree Species Blog
USDA Plants Database
Recommended Tree, Shrub, and Woody Vine Identification Guides
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