Lyonia ferruginea
(Walter) Nutt.
Staggerbush
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLyonia ferruginea, the rusty staggerbush, tree lyonia, dragon tree, is a plant of the genus Lyonia. It grows in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. It was first described by Thomas Walter, and was named by Thomas Nuttall. No subspecies are listed in the Catalog of Life. In 1848, it was reported in Georgia, Florida, and Mexico. It flowers in the summer.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 6-12 m tall. The stems are erect and slightly angled. The leaves are oval and 1-9 cm long by 0.5-4.5 cm wide. The flowers are white and urn shaped. The fruit are oval capsules 3-6 mm long by 3-4.5 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Also Known As
Clavelina, Crooked-wood, Poor-grub
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
