Ogeechee Lime (Nyssa ogeche)

Family: Nyssaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Nyssa ogeche is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). It is in flower from March to May, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, they make good preserves and a refreshing lemonade-like drink. — It is used in preserves.; A lime substitute.; Large with an agreeably acid flavour, they make good preserves and a refreshing lemonade-like drink.; The fruit is produced in small clusters of 2 - 3, it is up to 4cm long, has a thick, juicy, very acid flesh and contains a single seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet swamps on the coastal plain. Found in permanently wet sites or those that are inundated for part of the year. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)