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Nestronia umbellula
Nestronia umbellula Raf.
Indian-olive, Leechbrush, Conjurer's Nut, Physic's Nut
Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: NEUM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This is a monotypic genus. It is parasitic on the roots of oaks (Quercus spp.) and other hardwoods. Also reported parasitic on roots of pines.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub , Shrub
Fruit Type: Drupe , Nut
Size Notes: To about 4 feet in height.
Fruit: Pseudodrupe (drupe-like nut).
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , GA , KY , MS , NC , SC , TN , VA , WVWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Nestronia umbellula in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Nestronia umbellula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Nestronia umbellula
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-16Research By: Joseph A. Marcus