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gregorywood

Scientific Name: Bucida buceras

Family: Combretaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Bucida buceras: Exploring the Bullet Tree

Bucida buceras, belonging to the Combretaceae family, is commonly known as bullet tree or black olive tree. It is also referred to as "gregorywood."

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bucida buceras L.
  • Family: Combretaceae
  • Common Names: Bullet tree, Black olive tree, Gregorywood

Distribution and Habitat

Mentioned in relation to coastal Florida, where ventilated hardwood shelving made from it was initially used.

Ecological Role

  • The plant appears on invasive species lists, indicating its potential impact on ecosystems in certain regions.