Ebenopsis ebano

Botanical Description

Ebenopsis ebano is a slow-growing, spiny, evergreen tree with a dense, spreading crown, though it is semi deciduous in the coldest part of its range[ 423 Title Desert Tropicals Publication Author Website http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation. ]. It grows very slowly, usually up to a height of about 6 metres, though occasional specimens, especially in the south of its range, have reached 15 metres with a bole 1.2 metres in diameter[ 411 Title Trees and Shrubs of Mexico Publication Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23 Author Standley P.C. Publisher Smithsonian Institution; Washington Year 1926 ISBN Description Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. , 423 Title Desert Tropicals Publication Author Website http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation. ]. The edible seed is harvested from the wild for local use, whilst the wood also has local uses.