Description
Myricaria paniculata (also called Panicled Sweetgale, and Panicled Tamarisk, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Myricaceae family. It is native to eastern Asia, including Siberia, China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in moist soils, and is often found in wetlands, riverbanks, and along the coast.
Uses & Benefits
Myricaria paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myricaria paniculata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.