Black lancewood (Oxandra lanceolata)

Family: Annonaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Oxandra lanceolata, commonly known as Haya Prieta or Lancewood, is an evergreen tree about 15 m tall that is valued for its high quality wood and grown in the Caribbean. The wood is extremely strong and hard, durable, and elastic.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and thickets, often on limestone soils at elevations up to 450 metres. (Zone 10)