GENUS MYRICA
MYRICA
Bayberry
most Evergreen
nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Leaves:
simple
spiral
Tapered base and broader tip
crinkled or finely toothed margin
Dioecious catkins Flowers (Seperate sex)
Wax on fruit can make candles
35-50 species
2008.07.01
Species: Myrica. Rubra
Yumberry
Chico, Ca
2008.07.01
Species: Myrica. Rubra
Yumberry
Bayberry
Red Wax-Myrtle
edible Fruit
Myrica californica
WAX MYRTLE
2008.07
Myrica californica
California Bayberry, California Wax Myrtle, Pacific Wax Myrtle
Native:Pacific Ocean coast
slight arromic scent
nitrogen-fixing microorganisms
Wax Myrtle
2009.JUL.22
Ft Bragg
2009.JUL.22
Wax Myrtle
2009.JUL.22
Ft Bragg
McKericher