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Northern Bayberry – Morella Pensylvanica: Edible & Medicinal Uses for Wild Bay Leaf

April 4, 2025 by Rachel of the Woods Leave a Comment
Northern Bayberry - Morella Pensylvanica

Northern bayberry (Morella pensylvanica syn. Myrica pensylvanica) isn’t listed in Haliburton Flora and despite the name is more abundant to the south. Its relation sweet gale/ bog myrtle is more common in our area. It’s native to Ontario but may be closer to near native in cottage country. Edible Uses of Northern Bayberry As the …

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