Coccoloba diversifolia
Pigeon Plum
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Form: Evergreen tree reaching 30-40 ft.; upright, columnar
- Leaves: Simple, alternate, entire; variable in size; petiole based forming a sheath around stem
- Stem/Bark: Attractive, peeling in large plates to expose various colors
- Flower: White, appearing in axillary or terminal spikes
- Fruit: Achene, purple, born in clusters
- Comments: A related native species, Coccoloba uvifera, is another excellent seaside tree but with a broader canopy and roundish leaves
- Additional Resources:
UF IFAS Extension Native Plant Fact Sheet Listings
The Institute for Regional Conservation Link
Wikipedia Link
