Aesculus

Persea borbonia (Redbay) Persea borbonia (Redbay)- Describes physical characteristics of leaf, flower, fruit, twig, and bark. Includes photos. Persea palustris (Swamp Bay) Persea palustris (Swamp Bay)- Images and descriptions of leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark, and form. Persea americana (Avocado) Persea americana (Avocado)- Information about the biology and history of domestication of this plant native to Central and South America. Persea borbonia Persea borbonia- Distribution and occurrence, value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology of redbay. Persea americana, Avocado Persea americana, Avocado- Features a detailed discussion of anatomy of flowers and fruit. Persea gratissima Persea gratissima- Closeup image of this species. Persea americana Persea americana- Image of flowers of this species.