Plant Details
:Common Name
Myrtle
:Scientific Name
Myrtus communis
:Introduction
Myrtus communis, the common myrtle or true myrtle, is native across the northern Mediterranean region (especially in the islands of Sardinia and Corsica, where it is locally known by the name of murta).The plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. The leaf is entire, 3–5 cm long, with a fragrant essential oil.The star-like flower has five petals and sepals, and numerous stamens. Petals usually are white. The flower is pollinated by insects..
: Details
The fruit is a round berry containing several seeds, most commonly blue-black in colour. A variety with yellow-amber berries is also present. The seeds are dispersed by birds that eat the berries.
Essential Oils
| Serial No. | Essential Oil Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Myrtus communis essential oil |
Plant Variety
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Latest Molecules
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Scientific Name: 2-nitroethanol
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Scientific Name: Vulgarone B
