Named for Cercidiphyllaceae, a family with only one member, Cercidiphyllum japonicum (katsura), regarded as a plant of primitive origin. It was originally classified as belonging to the magnolias, but it seems more related to the planes. (M 34349) _ _.
Avastatud: 6-8-1991 Avastamiskoht: La Silla Avastajad: Elst, E. W.