Panicled Goldenraintree, Koelreuteria paniculata
China. Leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, with seven to 15 leaflets. Height to 40'. The tree produces showy yellow flowers in July. The fruit is equally as impressive. Papery three-sided capsules hang in clusters like tiny Chinese lanterns. The genus name is in reference to Joseph Koelreuter, pioneer in the study of hybridization.
GIS coordinate: N40 21.244 W94 53.051
Trail Number: C10
