Bumelia (Sturtevant, 1919)
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| Bumelia (Sturtevant, 1919) |
Bumelia lanuginosa Pers.
Sapotaceae. FALSE BUCKTHORN.
North America. This is a low bush of southern United States which, according to Nuttall, bears an edible fruit as large as a small date.
Bumelia reclinata Vent.
WESTERN BUCKTHORN.
Southwestern United States. In California, Torrey says the fruit is sweet and edible and nearly three-quarters of an inch long.
