Bursera simaruba
- Description
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Gumbo-limbo is a large evergreen tree in the Burseraceae family native to Florida. The common name tourist tree comes from the bark which is smooth and reddish with peeling pieces, resembling sunburned skin, a common occurrence in Florida.
This tree is considered highly tolerant of wind and is resistant to storm damage.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- BurseraBurseraceae
- Species:
- simaruba
- Uses (Ethnobotany):
- The wood was used to carve carousel horses.
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Florida
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
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Cultural Conditions:
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 10b, 11a, 11b
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Light Brown
- Red/Burgundy
- Surface/Attachment:
- Peeling
- Smooth
- Bark Description:
- Smooth, shiny and reddish brown peeling
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
