Talk:Franklinia

Why, if the species is named for the Altamaha River, is it Franklinia alAtamaha? Anyone? Thehappysmith 16:01, 26 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Alatamaha was a variant spelling of the river's name. You find it on old maps. -- Rob C. alias Alarob 23:22, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Fungal disease?
Can someone source the statement about a cotton-related fungal disease leading to the extinction in the wild of Franklinia altamaha? -- Rob C. alias Alarob 23:22, 28 August 2007 (UTC)