Sierran nakedwood
Colubrina greggii
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can grow 2-3 m tall. The stems are zig-zag. The leaves are oval and 4-12 cm long. The base is rounded or heart shape and there are 50-100 teeth along each side. There are 20-40 flowers in a group. The fruit capsule is 8-10 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chak nich, Churumay, Manzanilla