Oleaceae FAMILY
Osmanthus americana
Osmanthus americana
Edibility
1/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Osmanthus americana is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeEastern N. America - Florida to Louisiana, north to Virginia.
HabitatRich woods, swamps and bluffs[ 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. ].