Pollinating the Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana
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Beautyberry blooms at the base of its leaves,
and is an important source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Birds eat the clusters of purple berries that follow after the bloom.
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"Beautyberry" - What a wonderful name that myabe says all there is to know about the plant? Are beautyberrrys edible for humans and if "yes" should we?
ReplyDeleteHi Phil,
DeleteAccording to Wikipedia, the rather sour berries can be made into wine and jelly; but no, I would not. I think it is best to leave them for the wildlife.
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
I don't recall seeing a tree bloom at the base of the leaves like this... The blossoms sure are pretty, though!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo, Lea! My beautyberry won't be blooming for awhile yet, but I love those purple berries in the fall.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAlways good to see plants that attract the bees. A lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I would love to have some Beautyberry growing in my yard for the butterflies and birds. Lovely photos. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty shot!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check and see if mine are blooming.
ReplyDeleteAh, such delicate petals on this pretty flower. Thank you for sharing with Today's Flowers and have a great week :)
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