Geiger tree

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Geiger tree

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Cordia
Species: C. sebestena
Binomial name
Cordia sebestena
L.

The Geiger Tree (Cordia sebestena) is known for its flowers, and is used in landscaping in tropical and sub-tropical areas such as Florida. It has dark green, oval shaped leaves, and grows oval shaped fruits that are edible, but not flavorful. It tolerates droughts, but not frosts.

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A Geiger tree, at Geiger's house in Key West, Florida
A Geiger tree, at Geiger's house in Key West, Florida
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