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Paulownia tomentosa
Deciduous tree
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The Paulownia tomentosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. imperialis. Sieb.&Zucc. P. recurva. Bignonia tomentosa.

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Latin Name:  Paulownia tomentosa
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Steud.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant contains some potentially toxic compounds[222].
 
Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  10
 
Habitat:  Woods, 1300 - 2000 metres in W. China[109].



Edible Uses:  Leaves - cooked. An emergency food, used when all else fails[177, 183]. Flowers[177]. Eaten with miso[183].

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