Staggerbush
Lyonia ferruginea
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 6-12 m tall. The stems are erect and slightly angled. The leaves are oval and 1-9 cm long by 0.5-4.5 cm wide. The flowers are white and urn shaped. The fruit are oval capsules 3-6 mm long by 3-4.5 mm wide.
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
Clavelina, Crooked-wood, Poor-grub