beautyberry
noun
beau·ty·ber·ry
ˈbyü-tē-ˌber-ē 
-ˌbe-rē
: any of a genus (Callicarpa) of deciduous shrubs and trees of the mint family that bear dense clusters of small usually purple berries and are often cultivated as ornamentals
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Summer flowering woody plants (crepe myrtle, beautyberry, glossy abelia, nandina) should be pruned before spring growth begins.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
After the presentation, lemonade will be available on the patio with a hands-on demonstration of how to make an effective bug repellent from Florida native beautyberry.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024
These plants, along with others, like the American beautyberry bush or mint, create an unpleasant environment for ticks.
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—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024
Citronella Plant Companion Plants American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a showstopping shrub that gets its name from a gorgeous display of bright purple berries in the fall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
After the presentation, lemonade will be available on the patio with a hands-on demonstration of how to make an effective bug repellent from Florida native beautyberry.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024
These plants, along with others, like the American beautyberry bush or mint, create an unpleasant environment for ticks.
2 Plants that Repel Ticks and Fleas from Your Yard
3.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024
Citronella Plant Companion Plants American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a showstopping shrub that gets its name from a gorgeous display of bright purple berries in the fall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Beautyberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beautyberry. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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