Amyris texana
Family: Rutaceae
Plant Description: Thornless evergreen shrub to 1.7 m high with 3-foliate leaves, the leaves 6-30 mm long, ovate to oblong with wavy edges, alternate. Aromatic leaves when crushed. Flowers in panicles. Petals 2-3 mm long, white. Fruits black.
Field Identification: Crinkled leaves and aromatic odor of crushed leaves are confirmation.
Plant Trivia:
Occurrence: Frequent on sandy loam or clay in brushy thickets, often shaded.
Bloom Period: April-October
Plant Use: Blowers attracts evening pollinators, sch as Hawk moths.
