Myrica rubra

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Myrica rubra
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Myrica rubra in garden
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Myricaceae
Genus: Myrica
Species:
M. rubra
Binomial name
Myrica rubra
Synonyms

Morella rubra Lour.
Myrica rubra var. acuminata Nakai.

Keenan has eaten sugared, dried yángméi (Chinese bayberry) sold as "dried plum". The flavor is good and interesting, reminiscent of ume with that funky sourness, but mostly it tastes like delicious sweet fruit candy. Still need to try the fresh fruit.