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Botanical family: Myricaceae

Number of plants found: 3

Myrica cerifera

Southern Wax myrtle, Southern bayberry, candleberry, bayberry tree, and tallow shrub
Family: Myricaceae
Origin: Caribbean
USDA Zone: 7-10?

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This plant's roots possess root nodules, which harbor a symbiotic species of actinomycotal bacteria, which fixes nitrogen at a faster rate than do the legumes.

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Myrica pensylvanica

Northern Bayberry
Family: Myricaceae
Origin: North America
USDA Zone: 3-7?

Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This is an semievergreen to deciduous shrub. Glossy green leaves with blue-grey berries in fall that are used in candles and potpourri. Makes a nice natural looking hedge.

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Myrica quercifolia

Oak-leaved Myrica, Waxberry Bush
Family: Myricaceae
Origin: South Africa

Grows on sandflats and slopes.

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