Plants in family myricaceae
Comptonia peregrina
Comptonia peregrina, commonly known as sweet fern, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It features fern-like, fragrant green leaves and grows up to 5 feet tall. This plant thrives in dry, sandy soils, often found in pine stands, and is a non-legume nitrogen fixer. It serves as a food plant for certain moth and butterfly larvae and produces edible nutlets. Its ability to spread by short stolons makes it a useful ground cover.
Myrica californica
Myrica californica, also known as Pacific Wax Myrtle, is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It is drought-tolerant and features glossy, aromatic green foliage. The plant produces purple berries that are a favorite among birds, adding to its appeal in wildlife gardens. This shrub is well-suited for coastal areas and can thrive in a variety of soil types, making it a versatile addition to landscapes.
Myrica pensylvanica
Myrica pensylvanica, also known as Northern Bayberry, is a semi-evergreen shrub with dark green, aromatic foliage and showy white berries. It attracts butterflies and birds, is deer-resistant, and tolerates coastal and urban conditions. This dioecious plant fixes nitrogen in the soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade.