Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Magnoliids: Laurales
WEAKLEY'S FLORA (11/30/12):
Chimonanthus praecox
FAMILY
Calycanthaceae
COMMON NAME:
Wintersweet
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February
Flowers appear on leafless branches in late winter to early spring, per The Southern Living Garden Book.
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February
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February
Blossoms 1" wide; outer sepals pale yellow, inner sepals chocolate-colored, per The Southern Living Garden Book.