Morella fava

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017798",
  "term": "Morella fava",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "An evergreen shrub or small tree, usually 12-15 feet tall, fire tree can grow to 50 feet in height in some areas. Stems of fire tree are covered with hairs and its leaves are 2-4 inches long, dark green, shiny, smooth, aromatic, and alternate along the stem. Male flowers have four stamens (pollen-bearing structures) and occur in small hanging clusters near the branch tip. Female flowers, also grouped in small hanging clusters, occur in threes, further from the branch tip. The prolific and edible fruits of fire tree are small and red to purple when ripe.",
  "references": [
    "National Park Service Plant Conservation Alliance at http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/mofa1.htm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/morella-fava/"
}