Florida jujube
Ziziphus celata Judd & D.W.Hall
Ziziphus celata, known as Florida jujube, is a rare shrub native to central Florida and part of the Rhamnaceae family. It is adapted to dry environments and is considered one of the rarest plants in the region. The species is federally endangered in the U.S. and state endangered in Florida. It is closely related to Pseudoziziphus parryi and is a wild relative of the cultivated jujube.
Description
Ziziphus celata is a small shrub found only on the Lake Wales Ridge in central Florida. As a member of the Rhamnaceae family, it is adapted to arid conditions and is classified as federally endangered in the United States and state endangered in Florida. It is a close relative of Pseudoziziphus parryi, and together they represent the only two species in the genus Pseudoziziphus. This species is a wild relative of the cultivated jujube and is one of the rarest plants in Florida.
Other common names
Florida jujubeFlorida Ziziphus
