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

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; spontaneous and frequent in the Centre and South of Portugal.

[Originally posted on March 13th, 2008]

Category: FLORA E VEGETATION