American Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

Description:

In wooded area, fairly thick forest. This may be a weed for all I know.

Habitat:

Woods

1 Species ID Suggestions

LisaPowers 9 years ago

American beautyberry

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arisaema_dracontium Callicarpa americana

5 Comments

Joey99 9 years ago

Yes, Suzmonk, great help! Joe

suzmonk 9 years ago

You're welcome, Joe ... glad I could help.

Joey99 9 years ago

Thank you too Suzmonk for your ID and information. Joe

Joey99 9 years ago

Thanks Lisa for your ID. Joe

suzmonk 9 years ago

Hi, Joey99. It's American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana. The berries will turn reddish-purple. And the leaves are thought to keep mosquitos and other biting insects away ... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...

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Joey99

Brooklet, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Jul 21, 2014
Submitted on Jul 30, 2014

American Beautyberry

Description:

Habitat:

1 Species ID Suggestions

American beautyberry

5 Comments

Brooklet, Georgia, USA

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