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Southern Wax Myrtle

Morella cerifera

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

When you crush the leaves, they smell like bay leaves, which is why one of it's other common names is bayberry. The berries growing on the stems are helpful when identifying bayberries

Habitat:

Shrubby forest near large fields

Reference Links:

Myrica cerifera - Wikipedia

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