(74) THE MYRTLE IN BLOSSOM
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; 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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