Myrica cerifera
Family: Myricaceae
Plant Description: Aromatic evergreen, rhizomatous shrub to 2 m high 2ith mostly oblanceolate leaves 2-9 cm long, alternate, simple leaves. Leaves with abundant waxy granules. Flowers in small yellow catkins 3-12 mm long, unisexual with male and female on separate plants.
Plant Trivia:
Field Identification:
Occurrence: Frequent on coastal snads from ANWR to Flour Bluff and beyond chiefly in oak woodlands
Bloom Period: March-April
Plant Use: Wax was an important source of candle was. Removed from leaves by boiling leaves in water.
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