geiger tree

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Also known as: Cordia sebestena, aloewood, sebesten plum tree(Show More)

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The geiger tree, also known as Cordia sebestena, is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical America. It is characterized by its thick, rough, deep-green leaves and striking clusters of orange or scarlet flowers. This tree can grow up to 10 meters (about 33 feet) tall.12

The leaves of the geiger tree have a rough texture and are sometimes used as a substitute for sandpaper. The tree produces a small, white, edible drupe fruit that has a slightly acid taste. The geiger tree belongs to the Cordia genus, which includes over 200 species of trees and shrubs valued for their decorative flowers, edible fruits, and timber.21

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…leaves of the tropical American geiger tree, aloewood, or sebesten plum (C. sebestena) are used as a substitute for sandpaper. The bright red-orange, six- to seven-lobed flowers are striking and occur in large clusters. The greenish, acid-tasting fruits are edible. The tree grows to 10 metres high (about 33 feet).
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…leaves of the tropical American geiger tree, aloewood, or sebesten plum (C. sebestena) are used as a substitute for sandpaper. The bright red-orange, six- to seven-lobed flowers are striking and occur in large clusters. The greenish, acid-tasting fruits are edible. The tree grows to 10 metres high (about 33 feet).
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