--Myrica cerifera (southern bayberry or waxmyrtle) is one ofthe most common shrubs in the longleaf pine/bluestem forest type in the West Gulf Coastal Plain. During controlled burns, individual plants can burn intensely because the wax coated foliage and fruits are very flammable. However, Myrica cerifera can survive tires on frequently burned sites by resprouting vigorously from the root collar...
