Cliftonia monophylla, the buck-wheat tree, buckwheat tree or black titi, is a tree native to the southeastern United States. It is the monotypic taxon in the genus Cliftonia.
Description
Cliftonia monophylla is a tree typically reaching a height of (some specimens grow to ) with a crooked, multi-stemmed form.
It is an
evergreen with dark, shiny, thick leaves and white to pinkish, fragrant flower clusters.
Its fruits are "five winged drupes, yellowish and buckwheat shaped; hence the common name".
Ecology
Cliftonia monophylla attracts pollinators such as honeybees and is also browsed by deer.
Uses
Cliftonia monophylla has no known edible or medicinal uses.
