Persea borbonia
Family: Lauraceae
Plant Description: Evergreen shrub or tree to 7 m high with elliptic leaves 4-10 cm long, simple, alternate with entire margins. Flowers in clusters, the perianth 3-4 mm long, pale yellow. Fruits blue-black drupe.
Plant Trivia:
Field Identification: Sweet aromatic aroma of crushed leaves.
Occurrence: Common on coastal sands in conjunction with live oak
Bloom Period: May-June
Plant Use: Leaves used for cooking spice. Landscape.
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