Paxistima myrsinites
(Pursh) Raf.
Oregon boxleaf, Oregon boxwood
Paxistima myrsinites is a shrub that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
Bloom Period
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest
[Wikipedia] Ecology, Uses: Ecology The wild shrub is a good food source for wild animals such as elk, moose, which browse its evergreen leaves in the winter, and grouse. Uses Paxistima myrsinites has been utilized by Native American groups for various medicinal and ceremonial uses. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
