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Myrica
bog myrtle
Botanical details
- Family
- Myricaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Myrica
- Genus description
Myrica are deciduous or evergreen trees or suckering shrubs with dark green, usually aromatic, leaves. The flowers are in short catkins though the berries may be more decorative
- Name status
Correct
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