Myrica californica
California Wax Myrtle, Pacific Bayberry
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myricaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to North America, Myrica californica (commonly known as California wax myrtle or Pacific bayberry) is a shrub belonging to the Myricaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington