Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Eudicots: Core Eudicots: Asterids: Ericales
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PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Ardisia japonica
FAMILY
Myrsinaceae
COMMON NAME:
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
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3829
Shrub; Subshrub
Non-native: China/Japan
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This plant may be causing problems in natural areas outside its native range, according to authorities such as:
- Alabama Invasive Plant Council, 2012
- Forest Health Assessment & Applied Sciences Team: New Invaders of the Southeast
LEAVES:
Evergreen
Simple
Alternate, crowded at branch tips & appearing whorled
Margins finely serrate
FLOWER:
Summer
Pale pink
5 petals
FRUIT:
Summer/Fall
Red
Drupe
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