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Shittamwood (Bumelia lycioides) is a deciduous tree or shrub found in the southeastern United States, ranging from Alabama to Virginia and westward into Texas. Shittamwood (Latin: Bumelia lycioides) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Shittamwood is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Shittamwood is a member native to ALA, ARK, DEL, FLA, GEO, and ILL. Shittamwood thrives in full sun and requires moist but well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Shittamwood grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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