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.