Common Name:
Franklinia
Most authorities (e.g., Krüssmann, G. 1976; Griffiths, 1994) describe Franklinia as a monotypic genus only containing Franklinia alatamaha (see below).
Franklinia: after Benjamin Franklin (1706-90).
Pronunciation:
frank-LIN-ee-a
Family:
Theaceae (Camellia Family)