Paulownia tomentosa
The Paulowniaceae are now resolved as a distinct separate family consisting of the genus "Paulownia". They are deciduous trees with large heart shaped leaves and long panicles of white-purple to lavender flowers native to eastern Asia. The most widely distributed and recognized species is "Paulownia tomentosa" with common names such as Princess tree, Empress tree, Kiri tree, Foxglove tree, and Phoenix tree.