Plant Details
Cartrema americana
Wild Olive, Devilwood
Scientific Name: |
Cartrema americana |
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Common Name: |
Wild Olive, Devilwood |
Plant Family |
Oleaceae (Olive Family) |
Native/Alien: |
Native |
Type: |
Large Evergreen Shrub |
Bloom Color(s): |
whitish to greenish |
Size in Feet: |
30 - 40 ft |
Light: |
shade |
Bloom Time: |
April - May |
Bloom Area: |
Coast |
Habitat Description: |
Maritime forests and (in FL, GA, SC, and extreme s. NC) hammocks and other dry, sandy forests well inland, and reported southwards for wet habitats as well. |
Notes: |
formerly Osmanthus americanus |
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In winter Wild Olive has lustrous evergreen leaves - the soft shine is distinctive. They are also opposite, or nearly so. An uncommon coastal shrub of maritime forests.
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Flowers
Wilmington, April 10, 2013 |
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Unripe fruit The fruit is borne on jointed panicles and often persists through winter.
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Ripened drupe The fruits ripen to a deep blue color.
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Links: |
USDA PLANTS Database Record |
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