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Ximenia americana L.

Tallow wood, Tallowwood

Olacaceae (Olax Family)

USDA Symbol: XIAM

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Sprawling shrub to short tree; crown narrow, irreg.; trunk(s) twisted; branches spreading, crooked, thorny.

Tallowwood berries have been used in the making of soap and cosmetics.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Distribution: Peninsular Florida.
Native Habitat: Hammocks, scrub, pinelands.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N), VI(N)

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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