Species of Myrica rubra

There are more than 50 kinds of Myrica rubra, among which Myrica rubra, white Myrica rubra, hairy Myrica rubra, green Myrica rubra and dwarf Myrica rubra are known in China.

Myrica rubra is a small tree or shrub of Myrica in Myrtaceae, also known as Shengshengmei, Baitimei and Shu Mei. It has high medicinal and edible value and is distributed in East China, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou and other regions. Myrica rubra is native to Yuyao, Zhejiang, China. 1973 Myrica rubra pollen was found during the excavation of Hemudu site in Yuyao in Neolithic age, indicating that Myrica rubra grew in this area more than 7000 years ago. There are about 50 species of this genus, among which Myrica, Myrica, Myrica and Myrica are known in China, and Myrica is mainly cultivated economically.

Myrica rubra has lush foliage, round crown and many red fruits in early summer, which is very lovely. It is an excellent tree species combined with landscaping. Single planting, lawn, courtyard cluster planting, or roadside planting can be; It is also ideal to use close planting to separate the space or play a shielding role. Economic use: the fruit is moderately sweet and sour. It can be eaten directly and processed into dried bayberry, sauce, candied fruit, etc. , can also be used to make wine. Has effects in quenching thirst, promoting fluid production, and promoting digestion.