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Wax Myrtle

Myrica ssp.

Description:

This is a multi-branched shrub or small tree. Female shrubs have waxy blue drupes that are not digestable by most birds. Cedar Wax-wings and Yellow-rumped Warblers are birds that can eat these drupes. Leaves are spirally arranged.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 30, 2012
Submitted on May 1, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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