Gopher apple, Ground oak
Licania michauxii

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A low plant that forms a ground cover and spreads by stolons.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits dry sunny sites.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit is fairly tasteless and unattractive.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from stolons or seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chrysobalanus incanus Raf. [Illegitimate]; Chrysobalanus oblongifolius Michx.; Chrysobalanus pallidus (Small) L. B. Sm.; Chrysobalanus prunifolius Raf.; Chrysobalanus retusus Raf.; Geobalanus oblongifolius (Michx.) Small; Geobalanus pallidus Small;