Myrtus communis

Myrtle, Common Myrtle, True Myrtle

Myrtus communis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 meters high and is native to the Mediterranean region.

Myrtus communis

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Up to 5 meters, evergreen shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: No
Origin: Mediterranean region (Asia, Europe, North Africa)
USDA zone: 8 (19.4 °F/-7 °C)

Myrtus communis

Botany

Name: Myrtus communis
Family: Myrtaceae

Myrtus communis

Myrtus communis

Myrtus communis

berries Myrtus communis

Myrtus communis berries

myrtle berries

Categories: Shrubs & Trees | White flowers |

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