Wax Myrtle

TREES

GENUS/SPECIES

Morella cerifera

FAMILY

Myricaceae

SYNONYMS

Common: Bayberry/Wax Myrtle
Botanical: Myrica cerifera

DISTRIBUTION

Southeastern US

Gulf and Atlantic Coastal Plains
New Jersey southward to S Florida
S Florida westward to E Texas and SE Oklahoma

Human Product Number - 173

Veterinary Product Number - 173

Comments

This small tree or large shrub has yellow-green, evergreen leaves, and it usually grows in wet areas, such as swamps or pond margins. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, blooming in early spring, and male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruits are tiny balls having a light-blue waxy coating.