The name "myrtle" is also used in common names (vernacular names) of unrelated plants in several other genera, such as: "Crepe myrtle" (Lagerstroemia species and hybrids,. The Myrtle family is a large, cosmopolitan family of plants with over 5000 species worldwide. The family is well represented in Australia with over 70 genera and over 1500 species. The aromatic common myrtle (M. communis) is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East and is cultivated in southern England and the warmer regions of North America.

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Myrtle is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean with aromatic flowers and edible fruits. It requires well-drained soil, sun exposure and spaced watering, and is very resistant to drought.. Myrtus communis or the Common Myrtle is an evergreen, erect shrub with a dense bushy habit and glossy dark green leaves that are aromatic when crushed. Fluffy cream flowers are borne. Jun 2, 2025ย ยท Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is a spectacular evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and it has long been used as a symbol of love. It features. Symbol of beauty and love in the past, the award-winning Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle) is a bushy, medium-sized evergreen shrub with small, aromatic, glossy green leaves, which. Common myrtle is a beautiful shrub bearing fragrant white flowers and tasty berries. Myrtle plant care from planting, pruning and growing in pots, is easy.

Common myrtle is a beautiful shrub bearing fragrant white flowers and tasty berries. Myrtle plant care from planting, pruning and growing in pots, is easy.

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