Morella gale (Bog Myrtle, Sweet Gale)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myricaceae |
| Genus | Morella |
| Species | gale |
| Synonyms | Myrica gale |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-2 m |
Description and Growing Information
| 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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