Bush Bears Blossoming Beautyberries

If you had asked me a year ago what a beautyberry was, I would have had absolutely no idea what you were talking about.

But thanks to , I've learned that beautyberries are Florida native plants that can be a good source of food for birds and other wildlife. They can also be used to make jelly, or as Steven realized, a delicious syrup.

I came across these ripening beautyberries recently as I was walking my dog. Although their purple hue easily catches your eye, I thought the color gradient made them even more special.

As a community, I think we enjoy learning from our neighbors. If you have interesting stories to share or opinions on issues and events in Temple Terrace, I encourage you to consider blogging on Temple Terrace Patch. Bloggers can post freely about subjects that interest them.

A year from now, I want to be talking about something new that I've learned from you.

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