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Callicarpa americana
Purple colored berries when blooming, w/ somewhat bright green leaves. Berries toxic to humans; but wildlife likes them.
Native to SE USA. Like primarily dry sandy soil.
Has been used as folk remedy to prevent mosquito bites due to four chemicals in the plant.
Spotted on Oct 6, 2015
Submitted on Nov 15, 2015
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