Fire tree, Candleberry Myrtle
Myrica faya
Family: Myricaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 12 m high. The fruit are tiny red berries. They are edible.
An unresolved name in The Plant List. Myrica faya Dryand is possibly a separate species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Azores, Canary Islands, Europe, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Portugal, Spain, USA
How it is used for food
The berries are eaten. They are also used for preserves. They are also used to make wine.
Edible parts
Fruit