👉 The term "Paulownia" refers to a group of flowering plants that belong to the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as the poplar or willow family. These plants are native to North America and Eurasia and are characterized by their large leaves, which can be up to 18 inches long and wide, and their distinctive white flowers with pinkish-white petals. The term "Paulowniaceae" is also used for a group of plants that belong to the same