Myrtus communis
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Myrtus communis, the common myrtle or true myrtle, is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub native to southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, Macaronesia, and the Indian Subcontinent, and also cultivated.[1]
The plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to Script error: No such module "convert". tall.[2] The leaves are Script error: No such module "convert". long, with a fragrant essential oil.[2]
The flowers are white or tinged with pink, with five petals and many stamens that protrude from the flower.[2] The fruit is an edible berry, blue-black when ripe.[2]
The essential oils derived from this plant have anti-proliferative and anti-quorum sensing properties, helping against food spoilage.[3] The berries are also macerated in alcohol to make Mirto liqueur.
This species[4] and the more compact M. communis subsp. tarentina[5] have won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6] They are hardy but prefer a sheltered position in full sun.
The plant can be propagated with seeds stratified for 3 months.[7] Also, one can use a cutting with a short heel (small part of the bark), keeping it in moistened rooting mix.[8]
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Myrtle plant
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Foliage
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Berries
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Myrtle pot
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Berries macerated in alcohol to make Mirto liqueur
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