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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.