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Myricaceae

The Myricaceae are a small family of dicotyledonous shrubs and small trees in the order Fagales. There are three genera in the family, although some botanists separate many species from Myrica into a fourth genus Morella. About 55 species are usually accepted in Myrica, one in Canacomyrica, and one in Comptonia.

Well-known members of this family include bayberry and sweetfern.

  • Canacomyrica
  • Comptonia
  • Myrica (includes: Morella)