Western Buckthorn, Smooth buckthorn
Sideroxylon reclinatum

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can grow up to 5 m tall. It has many branches. The leaves are small. The fruit are about 1 cm long.

There are about 25 Bumelia species. The Bumelia may be merged with the Sideroxylon.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zones 8-11

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

Florida bully, Florida bumelia

Synonyms

Bumelia reclinata (Michx.) Vent.; Sideroxylon reclinatum subsp. reclinatum; and others