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American Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

Photo by Joey99
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32.3796, -81.6632

Field Notes

Description:

In wooded area, fairly thick forest. This may be a weed for all I know.

Habitat:

Woods

Species ID Suggestions

American beautyberry

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arisaema_dracontium

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LisaPowers
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Comments (5)
Joey99
Yes, Suzmonk, great help! Joe
suzmonk
You're welcome, Joe ... glad I could help.
Joey99
Thank you too Suzmonk for your ID and information. Joe
Joey99
Thanks Lisa for your ID. Joe
suzmonk
Hi, Joey99. It's American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana. The berries will turn reddish-purple. And the leaves are thought to keep mosquitos and other biting insects away ... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060703091932.htm
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PublishedJuly 30, 2014

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