(74) THE MYRTLE IN BLOSSOM

2008-05-03 » 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; spontaneous and frequent in the Centre and South of [...]