Wax Mrytle,
Morella cerifera (L.) Small
Common Names: Southern Wax Myrtle
Synonyms:
Cerothamnus ceriferus (L.) Small
Cerothamnus pumilus (Michx.) Small
Morella cerifera (L.) Small var. pumila (Michx.) Kartesz, ined.
Myrica cerifera L.
Myrica cerifera L. var. pumila Michx.
Myrica pusilla Raf.
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