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Pacific Wax myrtle

Morella californica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Myricaceae ›Genus: Morella

About

Myrica californica (California bayberry, California wax myrtle or Pacific wax myrtle; syn. Gale californica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Greene, Morella californica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Wilbur) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Pacific Ocean coast of North America from Vancouver Island south to California as far south as the Long Beach area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Wax myrtle?
The scientific name of Pacific Wax myrtle is Morella californica.
What kingdom does Pacific Wax myrtle belong to?
Pacific Wax myrtle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Pacific Wax myrtle belong to?
Pacific Wax myrtle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Pacific Wax myrtle belong to?
Pacific Wax myrtle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Pacific Wax myrtle belong to?
Pacific Wax myrtle belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does Pacific Wax myrtle belong to?
Pacific Wax myrtle belongs to the family Myricaceae.
What genus does Pacific Wax myrtle belong to?
Pacific Wax myrtle belongs to the genus Morella.