This is a continuation of last evening's posting. Thunderstorms and computers don't mix.
I'm pretty familiar with most of the plants around the marsh, but there is a common one I couldn't put a name to. After checking my guides, I found that it's called Northern Bayberry (Morella pensylvanica). The shrubs look similar to azaleas, although they are not related. The berries turn a waxy pale blue-gray color, and remain on the plants through the winter. They are popular with pheasants, ruffed grouse and migrating songbirds, including the yellow-rumped warbler, the first warbler to appear at the marsh in the spring. And yes, those sweet-smelling bayberry candles are made from these same berries.
No comments:
Post a Comment