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Florida jujube
Ziziphus celata

Family: Rhamnaceae


What it is like

A shrub. The fruit are small and yellow.

It is an endangered plant.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-2 m tall. It has single thorns in the axils of leaves. The leaves are alternate and fall off during the year. The fruit are yellow to orange and round or oval and 1 cm across.

Synonyms