eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) observed in Knoxville
iNaturalist: bkvitko
Urban Ecology
iNaturalistEastern redbuds are one of the first trees to bloom each spring, and tracking where and when they flower helps gardeners and conservationists understand how climate shifts are changing the timing of that stunning pink display in neighborhoods and parks.
Someone in Knoxville spotted and logged an eastern redbud tree in a way that met the quality standards for scientific use. Eastern redbuds are beloved native trees known for their brilliant pink-purple blossoms in early spring. This kind of community observation helps build a bigger picture of where these trees grow and how their populations are doing over time.
Key Findings
A research-grade observation of eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) was recorded in Knoxville, Tennessee
The observation met iNaturalist's research-grade threshold, meaning it was verified by multiple identifiers
The data point contributes to the growing citizen science record of native tree distribution in the eastern United States
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A research-grade observation of eastern redbud was recorded in Knoxville, Tennessee, contributing a verified data point to citizen science biodiversity tracking.
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Research-grade observation of eastern redbud in Knoxville.
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Cercis canadensis, the eastern redbud, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree, native to eastern North America from southern Michigan south to central Mexico, west to New Mexico, but able to thrive as far west as California and as far north as southern Ontario. It is the state tree of Oklahoma ...