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(74) THE MYRTLE IN BLOSSOM

Common, True, Sweet, Greek, Roman, Mediterranean or European - Myrtle.

Blooming Myrtle (Myrtus communis) - Benavente, Portugal

Detail of a blooming Myrtle (Myrtus communis) - Benavente, Portugal

Detail of a blooming Myrtle (Myrtus communis) - Benavente, Portugal

Myrtus communis, Myrtaceae Family - begining of September - Benavente, Portugal.
Evergreen shrub (or small tree) up to 5 metres; scented leaves and flowers; highly drought tolerant and usually away from chalky soils; native to and frequent in the Centre and South of Portugal.

[Portuguese post on March 13th, 2008]

Category: FLORA E VEGETATION

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