Anacahuita
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Anacahuita
Cordia boissieri
The Anacahuita is a lovely shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It can grow tall and is great for attracting butterflies and birds to your garden.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Anacahuita is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree, showcasing clusters of large, crinkled, trumpet-shaped white flowers. Its dark green, fuzzy, oval leaves provide a lush backdrop to the abundant blooms, making it highly conspicuous.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyCordiaceaeGenusCordia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its beautiful white flowers earned it the nickname "Texas Wild Olive."
Its strong wood was once used to craft sturdy tool handles and fence posts.
People can make a tasty jelly from the sticky-sweet fruits of this plant.
The Anacahuita tree is the official state shrub for Texas!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Master
Anacahuita can thrive in dry conditions thanks to its thick, leathery leaves that store water and reduce evaporation.
Ability
Endless Blooms
Anacahuita has a remarkable ability to produce flowers almost year-round, ensuring a constant food source for pollinators.
Ability
Sweet Disperser
Anacahuita produces sweet, sticky fruits that attract birds and mammals, helping to spread its seeds far and wide.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 300-800 cm
- Spread
- 300-600 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round, peaking in spring and summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen from flowers
eaten by
Virginia opossum
Didelphis virginiana
forages on its sweet, sticky fruits
eaten by
Long-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma longirostre
enjoys the plant's juicy fruits
shelters
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
builds nests within its dense branches
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always be gentle around plants and ask an adult before touching them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Anacahuita?
300-800 cm
How wide does Anacahuita spread?
300-600 cm
How big are the flowers on Anacahuita?
3-5 cm
When does Anacahuita bloom?
Year-round, peaking in spring and summer
Is Anacahuita edible?
Yes
Is Anacahuita toxic?
None
What is Anacahuita's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Anacahuita pollinated?
Insect
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