CHRYSOBALANACEAE

Geobalanus oblongifolius (Michaux) Small. Gopher-apple, Ground-oak. Phen: May-Jun; Sep-Oct. Hab: Longleaf pine sandhills, dry pine flatwoods, pine rocklands. Dist: Se. SC south to s. FL, west to e. LA (Florida parishes), abundant and ubiquitous in dry sandy habitats in the southern part of its range.

Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Syn: = Chrysobalanus oblongifolius Michx. – RAB, S13; = Licania michauxii Prance – FNA12, K1, K3, WH3, Prance & Sothers (2003), Prance (1970), Prance (1972); > Geobalanus oblongifolius (Michx.) Small – S, Small (1913b); > Geobalanus pallidus Small – S, Small (1913b)

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