Plant Details

Myrica gale

Bog myrtle

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General Information

Scientific name: Myrica gale
Also known as: Bog myrtle

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Dye, Parasiticide, Repellent, Wax, Bee forage

Description

Fruits and leaves can be used both fresh and dried. They are often added to dishes such as soups and stews to enhance flavor. Sometimes they are even added to beer to improve taste and foam formation. The fruits have a diameter of about 3 mm and contain large seeds. In addition, dried leaves make a tasty tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 30/11