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Myrtus communis

Name and publication

Myrtus communis L., Sp. Pl. 1: 471 (1753).

Description

Branchlets of myrtle are typically 6-10 cm long bearing leaves that are ovate to lanceolate, acute, smooth, and shining, 2.5-4.5 cm long x 9-15 mm wide.

Nativity and distribution

Myrtus communis is native to Eurasia and north Africa but widely cultivated.

Family

Myrtaceae

branch with leaves, dyed yellow; photo by Lyndon Photography	leaves, dyed yellow; photo by Lyndon Photography
leaves, dyed yellow, upper surface (left) and lower surface (right); photo by Lyndon Photography

Authors: A.O. Tucker, A.J. Redford, J.L. Scher, M.D. Trice
Last updated: January 2020
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