Cliftonia monophylla - Black titi or Buckwheat tree

A botanist will tell you that Cliftonia is a monotypic genus. That is, the genus contains a single type - only one species. It is native to the southeastern United States including the panhandle of Florida. Black titi is an evergreen shrub of stream or swamp edges that can grow to fifteen feet tall. In spring, it is covered with short spikes of small white flowers (rarely pink) that are followed by dry, flattened, buckwheat-like fruits. Where native, it is considered an important nectar source for honey bees.