genus

Haematoxylum

Field notes

Haematoxylum is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae and the tribe Caesalpinieae. It includes five species, four of which are native to the tropical Americas from Mexico to Colombia, and one to Namibia.

Children

Mexican Logwood present
Bloodwood Tree present

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS.