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American Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

Photo by Ric3
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28.154, -82.8042

Field Notes

Description:

Purple colored berries when blooming, w/ somewhat bright green leaves. Berries toxic to humans; but wildlife likes them.

Habitat:

Native to SE USA. Like primarily dry sandy soil.

Notes:

Has been used as folk remedy to prevent mosquito bites due to four chemicals in the plant.

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PublishedNovember 15, 2015

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