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Tamala palustris
Botanical Name
Tamala palustris
Common Name
Swamp Bay
Family
Lauraceae
Garden(s):
Tamala palustris is synonymous with Persea palustris.
Gardens
Mother Nature's Backyard
Research
USDA Zone
7-11
Origin
se USA to TX & Bahamas
Leaves
Evergreen
Stems
Woody
Hardiness
Hardy
Longevity
Perennial
Genus
Tamala
Specific Epithet
palustris
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
NCS Ext
Kew
Gallery Item
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Persea palustris foliage
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Persea palustris foliage with leaf galls
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Persea palustris bark
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
Extended Dining Hours (members only): Wednesdays & Saturdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Gardens and exhibits will be closed, Harvest Restaurant will be open for members with reservations only
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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