Ardisia escallonioides
Marlberry
- Family: Myrsinaceae
- Form: Multi-stemmed evergreen shrub or small tree reaching 20 ft.
- Leaves: Simple, alternate, entire, elliptic
- Stem/Bark: Gray
- Flower: White, in panicle inflorescences, fragrant
- Fruit: Drupes, borne in terminal clusters, dark-purple
- Comments: This wonderful native should not be confused with two FLEPPC Category I invasive species: Ardisia crenata (having red berries and crenate leaf margins) or Ardisia elliptica (having ovoid, larger dark purple fruit hanging from distinct pedicles)
- Additional Resources:
The Institute for Regional Conservation Links
Wikipedia Link
Florida Native Plant Society
