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Cartrema Raf. (Oleaceae)

A genus of five to six species of trees; of se. Asia and North America.

One species occurs in North Carolina, Cartrema americanum (syn. Osmanthus americanus) (Wild olive, devilwood). It is considered native to the state.

Bark of Cartrema americanum
Bark of Cartrema americanum (Copyright W. Cook)
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Twig of Cartrema americanum (Photo: A. Krings, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
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Leaves of Cartrema americanum (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Cartrema americanum (Copyright W. Cook)
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Fruit of Cartrema americanum (coming soon)
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N.C. distribution of Cartrema americanum
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Cartrema americanum (Wild olive, devilwood)
(Uncommon; formerly known as Osmanthus americanus; maritime forests and dry, sandy forests well inland, and reported for wet habitats as well further south; CP; Fl: Apr-May, Fr: Aug-Oct)