Persea humilis
Family: Lauraceae
Silk Bay (Persea humilis) is a Florida native shrub. A smaller bay species with silky-hairy leaves and similar flowers and fruits to red bay. It's well-adapted to scrub and sandy soils. Habitats: scrub, sandhills, coastal, pine flatwoods. Light: full sun, partial shade.
A smaller bay species with silky-hairy leaves and similar flowers and fruits to red bay. It's well-adapted to scrub and sandy soils.