Myrcianthes fragrans (Sw.) McVaugh, Simpson's Stopper
Simpson's Stopper,
Myrcianthes fragrans, is
typically an understory tree
and is shade tolerant.
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Myrcianthes fragrans has
long spiraling branches.
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The bark of Myrcianthes
fragrans is reddish brown
and smooth.
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Simpson's stopper, or Twinberry,
branches.
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This injured Myrcianthes
fragrans has a blackened
streak of inner bark which
may cause this tree to be
more susceptible to pests.
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Foliage of Myrcianthes fragrans.
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The branches of Myrcianthes
fragrans can resemble muscles.
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Mature Simpson's Stopper.
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The branches of Simpson's
Stopper.
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Myrcianthes fragrans, of the
Myrtle family, has distinct
flaking bark.
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Young Myrcianthes fragrans
growing in the understory of a
scrub forest.
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Myrcianthes fragrans,
Simpson's Stopper.
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