Cabbage tree

Appearance

The tree grows to approximately 35 metres in height and 0.7 metre in diameter. It is evergreen and unbuttressed and has a dense crown and pink flowers. It grows primarily in riparian zones in forests along rivers. It can also be found in drier areas, including roadsides, pastures, and woodlands.

Naming

The tree has many names due to its wide distribution and multiple uses: it is also known as the cabbage bark, almendro macho, almendro de río or river almond, bastard cabbage tree, cabbage angelin, cabbage bark, cabbage tree, carne asada, guacamayo, Jamaica cabbage tree, harino, moca, partridge wood, worm bark, or yellow cabbage tree.