Table 2.

Binary and multi-state morphological character states assessed in Fothergilla.

Character	Character State
1. Stem: Pubescence color	(0) White/Gray, (1) Brown
2. Leaf color	(0) Green, (1) Blue-green/Gray-green
3. Leaf orientation	(0) Spreading, neither drooping nor erect, (1) Erect, (2) Drooping
4. Leaf shape	(0) Obovate, (1) Ovate
5. IW:IL ratio	(0) < 0.5, (1) > 0.5
6. Leaf base	(0) Cordate, (1) V-cordate/V-rounded, (2) Rounded/truncate, (3) Cuneate
7. Leaf apex	(0) Acute, (1) Obtuse
8. Leaf dentation	(0) Top 1/3 of leaf only, (1) Begins at middle, (2) Begins below middle
9. Leaf dentation type	(0) Crenate, (1) Dentate/Serrate
10. Lamina: Adaxial waxy bloom	(0) Present (i.e., lamina glaucous), (1) Absent
11. Lamina surface: Pubescence color	(0) White/Gray, (1) Brown
12. Lamina midvein: Pubescence color	(0) White/Gray, (1) Brown
13. Floral bract color	(0) Tan/White/Pink, (1) Dark Brown
14. Constriction between filament and anther	(0) Present, (1) Absent
15. Style pubescence	(0) Present, (1) Absent
16. Seed apex shape	(0) Rounded/Obtuse, (1) Acute/Acuminate