Maiden Berry (Crossopetalum rhacoma) _tab_red-custard-apple The yellow flowers that bloom

The yellow flowers that bloom in June and July attract butterflies

fast-growing leguminous tropical fruit tree native to South America

here in Central Florida

dates and brown sugar with nuances of cinnamon

Maiden Berry (Crossopetalum rhacoma) _tab_red-custard-apple The yellow flowers that bloomThe Maiden Berry, also known as Rhacoma, is a perennial evergreen fruiting shrub native to Florida. A member of the Celastraceae or staff vine family, it is related to the Spindle Tree and American Bittersweet. A perfectly ornamental shrub, the Maiden Berrys arching stems of leathery leaves grow small reddish flower clustering no higher than 10 ft. high. Blooms and fruits mature year round, and the berries mature to sweet, bright maroon drupes