Callicarpa americana
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| Species: | C. americana
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| Callicarpa americana | |
Beautyberry (Callicarpa sp.) are a common wild plant in Florida. Their large clusters of bright purple berries, although edible, look better than they taste. It is said they make jelly that is much better than the raw fruit.
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References
- ↑ Callicarpa L., GRIN Taxonomy for Plants, accessed February 16, 2010
Acknowledgements
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