Myrica pensylvanica
-The Bayberry belongs to the Kingdom Plantae and the Phylum Porifera.
-The Bayberry is in the Family Myricaceae.
-It ranges from Maritime provinces to Lousiana, and prefers dry or wet sterile soil near the coast.
-The Bayberry reproduces by the grouping of plants and needs at least one male plant to facilitate pollination of female plants and subseqeunt fruit set.
- It usually grows 1 1/2 to 6 feet and the leaves are 4 inches long.
-The leaves are slightly toothed near the tip.
-The fruits are covered with a waxy substance which is used to make Bayberry candles, soaps and sealing wax. |
