Candleberry, Southern bayberry
Myrica caroliniensis

Family: Myricaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-3 m tall. The leaves are alternate and they have teeth along the edge. The fruit are bluish-white and in small clusters on short stalks. Possibly now Morella caroliniensis (Mill.) Small

There are about 50 Myrica species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to flavour soups and stews.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cerothamnus pensylvanicus (Loisel.) Moldenke; Myrica pennsylvanica Lam.;