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Toyon
Heteromeles arbutifolia var. arbutifolia

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean or subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The fruit are cooked and eaten. They are usually roasted.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Crataegus arbutifolia Dryand.; Hetermoeles salicifolia (C. Presl) Abrams; Photonia arbutifolia (Dryand) Lindl.;