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Clusia rosea Jacq.

Scotch attorney

Clusiaceae (St. John's-Wort Family)

USDA Symbol: CLRO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Tree
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Texture: Leathery
Leaf: Dark green.
Fruit:
Size Class: 12-36 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Flowers are pink and white.

Distribution

USA: FL , HI
USDA Native Status: L48(N), HI(I), PR(N), VI(N)

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Clusia rosea in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Clusia rosea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clusia rosea

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-12-19
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