Myrica caroliniensis
Mill.
Candleberry, Southern bayberry
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMyrica caroliniensis is a shrub or small tree native to the coast and coastal plains of southeastern North America. Its common names include bayberry, southern bayberry, pocosin bayberry, and evergreen bayberry. It sees uses in the garden and for candlemaking, as well as a medicinal plant.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-3 m tall. The leaves are alternate and they have teeth along the edge. The fruit are bluish-white and in small clusters on short stalks. Possibly now Morella caroliniensis (Mill.) Small
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to flavour soups and stews.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used to flavour soups and stews.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Notes
There are about 50 Myrica species.
Synonyms
References (1)
- North Carolina Plant Toolbox.
