About Pithecellobium keyense Britton
Pithecellobium keyense Britton is a species that grows as a shrub or small tree. It has evergreen, leathery pinnately compound leaves that hold 2 to 4 leaflets. Its flowers grow in heads, and their color ranges from white to pink. The fruits it produces are long, coiled beans. This species is native to The Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Mexico (specifically the states of Quintana Roo and Yucatán), and the U.S. state of Florida. It most often grows on sand or limestone substrates, and is frequently found near coastal areas. It is a common species across most of its native range.
