Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Anacardiaceae

Genus:

Astronium

Species:

Astronium mirandae

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Species shows resprouting ability after fire disturbance typical of cerrado vegetation. Thick bark provides some protection from surface fires.