Kanji: 桐
Romaji: Kiri
Genus & species: Paulownia tomentosa
Family & subfamily:Paulowniacea
Notes: Called the Phoenix Tree for its ability to regenerate from roots, large purple flowers
Specimen at Takayama: above no-entry sign at Main Road, also one at House 39 near cliff
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulownia_tomentosa
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