Florida Ecosystem: Wax Myrtle Traditional Cache
Florida Ecosystem: Wax Myrtle
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This cache was placed to celebrate the 500th anniversary of exploration & history in Florida on June 8th & 9th.
Viva Florida 500 at Paynes Prairie Preserve: Event GC48857
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Wax Myrtle
This isn’t any ‘ole boring tree, this is wax myrtle, a tree of many uses. Also known as Myrica cerifera is a native tree / small shrub commonly found in wild areas. The Wax Myrtle gets its common name from the waxy berries produced by the female plant. The berries when boiled yield a wax that is excellent for making candles a practice used by many pioneers. Indeed, that is reflected in the tree’s name Myrica cerifera. Cerifera means “wax bearing going back to the Greek word Keri for the small bees wax candles used in church services. In addition to lending a hand in wax production and candle making, the berries provide a high energy food source birds are fond of. Bobwhite, Wild Turkey, Warblers, Vireos, Kinglets and the tiny Carolina Wren are some of the common birds in the area who dine on the aromatic berries.
Thank You to Prairie Cachers & stejenwell for hosting this event.
Special Thanks to amtg, Call me dainty, CWagoner, CYAO, doggymama, Joshtrecker81, mintmoonpi, Obilon, Tango of TCE, & wobegon crew
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