Myrica / mɪˈraɪkə / [3] is a genus of about 35–50 species of small trees and shrubs in the family Myricaceae, order Fagales. The genus has a wide distribution, including Africa, Asia, Europe, …

Myrica pensylvanica, commonly called bayberry, is a dense-branching deciduous shrub with a rounded habit which typically grows 6-10' tall. Native to North America where it is primarily …

Myrica Species: cerifera Family: Myricaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): The fruits of this species have been used for many years to make bayberry candles, soaps, and sealing wax. This plant was …

Myrica pensylvanica, or Northern Bayberry, is a resilient and ecologically valuable shrub that offers a wide range of garden benefits. Whether used for erosion control, wildlife habitat, or …

The genus, Myrica, originates from the Greek name myrike for tamarisk. The specific epithet, pensylvanica, means "of Pennsylvania." It is a member of the Myricaceae family. The northern …

Myrica rubra is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of up to 10–20 m (33–66 ft) high, with smooth gray bark and a uniform spherical to hemispherical crown.

Myricaceae is a small family of dicotyledonous shrubs and small trees in the order Fagales with its type genus Myrica, the sweet gales. There are three genera in the family, although some …