Davidia or Handkerchief Tree or Dove Tree

Davidia involucrata, dove tree, ghost tree, handkerchief tree, or pocket handkerchief tree is a medium-sized deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae. It is the only living species in the genus Davidia. It was previously included with tupelos in the dogwood family, Cornaceae. Fossils of the species have been found in the Upper Cretaceous.