Pacific bayberry
- Latin name: Myrica californica Cham.
- French name: Myrique du Pacifique
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Taxonomic Serial Number:
19264 [syn. M. californica Cham.]
507897 (Morella californica (Cham. & Schlecht.) Wilbur)
Description
Leaves
Form
- Evergreen, alternate, simple
- Narrow; lower surface glandular
- Fragrant when bruised
Length
- 5–10 cm
Colour
- Upper surface bright green
Margin
- Coarsely toothed to near base
Buds
Form
- Pointed
- Several scales
Length
- 7–9 mm
Colour
- Reddish-brown
Flowers
Form
- Pollen flowers and seed flowers in separate clusters in the leaf axils
Structure
- Monoecious
Fruits
Form
- A globular aggregate
Width
- 4–6 mm
Colour
- Dark purple
Size
Height
- To 8 m
Diameter
- To 30 cm
Range
Uncommon in Canada; near the coast of southern British Columbia