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Morella gale
Bog Myrtle, Sweet Gale
| Family |
| Myricaceae |
| Genus |
| Morella |
| Species |
| gale |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Synonyms |
| Myrica gale |
| Pronunciation |
| Height |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Habitat |
| Northern and western Europe, parts of Canada |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, 2?5 cm long, oblanceolate with a tapered base and broader tip, and a crinkled or finely toothed margin. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are catkins, with male and female catkins on separate plants (dioecious). |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit is a small reddish drupe. |
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