Common Name(s): | Chittamwood, Ironwood |
Scientific Name: | Sideroxylon lanuginosum |
Synoyms: | Bumelia lanuginosa |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 15 m |
Flowers: | May - July |
Fruits: | Fall |
Description: A shrub or small tree with spine-pointed branchlets occurring on rocky outcrops, hillsides, and woods mainly in the southern U.S. Leaves are alternate or clustered on spur branchlets. Purplish black fruit is eaten by many species of wildlife. Is reported to be a good beetree for honey production. Fruits are edible, but may cause illness if eaten in quantity. |