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scentless bayberry
Scientific Name: Morella inodora
Family: Myricaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Myrica inodora (Scentless Bayberry, Odorless Bayberry, Odorless Wax-myrtle)
Myrica inodora, commonly known as scentless bayberry or odorless bayberry, is a plant species found along the northern shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that few birds eat the fruits of bayberries due to an indigestible waxy coating.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Myrica inodora W. Bartram
- Synonym: Morella inodora (W. Bartram) Small (not accepted)
- Common Names: Scentless bayberry, odorless bayberry, odorless wax-myrtle, waxberry, waxtree, candleberry
- Family: Myricaceae
- Genus: Myrica (or Morella, depending on the classification)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the coastal plains on the northern shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
- Found in the Florida Panhandle, extreme southern parts of Alabama and Mississippi, eastern Louisiana, and southwestern Georgia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a tree shrub with dark green foliage and green flowers.
- Leaves are alternate, evergreen, and simple.
Ecological Role
- Found in swamp forests.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Grows in habitats alongside species like white titi, gallberry, poison sumac, and pitcher plants.
Resources
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- American Forests National Tree Register