— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Chittamwood (Bumelia lanuginosa). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Chittamwood, scientifically known as *Bumelia lanuginosa*, is a deciduous tree or shrub native to the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico,… Chittamwood (Latin: Bumelia lanuginosa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chittamwood is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Chittamwood is a member native to ALA, ARI, ARK, FLA, GEO, and ILL. Chittamwood thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chittamwood grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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