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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
Photographs
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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