description Franklin Tree Overview
The Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the Altamaha River valley in Georgia, USA. It was discovered in 1765 by botanists John and William Bartram, who named it in honor of Benjamin Franklin. The species has been extinct in the wild since the early 19th century, but survives today solely through cultivated descendants of the original seeds.
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Who discovered the Franklin Tree?
Botanists John and William Bartram discovered the Franklin Tree in 1765. They found it in the Altamaha River valley of Georgia.
Why is it called the Franklin Tree?
John and William Bartram named Franklinia alatamaha in honor of Benjamin Franklin. The species name, alatamaha, refers to the Altamaha River region where it was discovered.
Where was the Franklin Tree originally found?
The Franklin Tree was native to the Altamaha River valley in Georgia, USA. Its original wild range was geographically very limited.
Can the Franklin Tree still be found growing wild?
The Franklin Tree is considered extinct in the wild. Its continued presence comes from plants maintained in cultivation rather than from a surviving wild population.
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