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FIELD GUIDE
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| Index |
Overview |
Dominant Flora of the Ground Cover
in Pine Forests of the Apalachicola National Forest
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| Genus/Species |
Myrica heterophylla |
Common Name |
Bayberry |
| Family |
MYRICACEAE |
Acronym |
BABE |
| Description |
Shrub or small tree with leaves alternate,
elliptic, glandular dotted only below,
leaves apically toothed, slightly hairy,
aromatic, leaves to 12 cm in length and 3
cm broad; twigs hairy; flowers March-May;
fruit wax coated, warty, 2-4.5 mm. |
Last Updated: October 3, 1997
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