Bayberry

Bayberry is a shrub native to North America known for its aromatic, waxy white berries and aromatic leaves. Traditionally, its berries are used to produce bayberry wax, which has been utilized in making candles due to its pleasant scent and slow burn. The plant is also valued ornamentally and for its historically medicinal properties, such as treating colds and fevers. Bayberry grows in coastal and woodland areas, and while parts of the plant are used in natural remedies, it’s mainly appreciated for its aesthetic appeal and its role in candle-making.