Gordonia - Alatamaha

Gordonia alatamaha is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 feet tall. The leaves are evergreen, elliptic to obovate in shape, and up to 4 inches long. The flowers are white, fragrant, and appear in clusters in the spring. The fruit is a small, red drupe. This species is found in Reidsville, Georgia, where it is a common roadside shrub.