Rutaceae FAMILY
Ptelea trifoliata mollis
Ptelea trifoliata mollis
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
This species can cause photosensitization of the skin[ 274 Title Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas Publication Author Diggs, Jnr. G.M.; Lipscomb. B. L. & O'Kennon. R. J Website http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/bio/gdiggs/NCTXpdf.htm Publisher Botanical Research Institute, Texas. Year 1999 ISBN 1-889878-01-4 Description An excellent flora, which is also available on-line. ].
Botanical Description
Ptelea trifoliata mollis is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 6.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeEastern N. America - North Carolina and Georgia to Indiana.
HabitatMoist places, rocky slopes, edges of woods[ 21 Title The Herb Book. Publication Author Lust. J. Publisher Bantam books Year 1983 ISBN 0-553-23827-2 Description Lots of information tightly crammed into a fairly small book. ], alluvial thickets and gravels[ 43 Title Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition Publication Author Fernald. M. L. Publisher American Book Co.; New York Year 1950 ISBN 0442222505 Description A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America. ].