Myrtle is an evergreen shrub of the eucalyptus family. It is native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, but today it is found in hot and arid regions around the world. Myrtle grows in moist, well-drained soil of various types (chalk, sand, loam or clay) in places where there is enough sunlight. For the successful development of flowers and fruits, the plant requires a long, hot summer.
Interesting facts:
• Common myrtle can grow as a large shrub or small tree reaching 5 m in height.
• Myrtle has leathery, oval evergreen leaves.
• The flowers are white and separate on short pedicels. Each flower consists of five petals, many stamens and one long pistil.
• Flowering occurs from May to June. The flowers are very fragrant and attract insects, which are responsible for pollinating the plant.
The fruit of the myrtle is a purple-black berry with a small number of seeds inside. The fruits ripen in autumn. Birds love the fruits of myrtle, and they play an important role in seed propagation.
• Myrtle is propagated by seeds and cuttings.
• Glands on leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits produce fragrant essential oils. The glands have the appearance of transparent dots, which are especially numerous and noticeable on the leaves.
• Fragrant fruits and leaves are used in the production of soap and other products in the cosmetics industry. They repel insects. At home, they can be used against mosquitoes and cockroaches instead of conventional insecticides.
• Some varieties of myrtle produce yellow berries. They are part of the white mirto liqueur, which is often consumed in Sardinia and Corsica. Whole or ground dried black berries can be used as a substitute for pepper.
• Varieties with variegated leaves and yellow berries are cultivated for decorative purposes.
• Myrtle wreaths symbolized love among the ancient Romans and Greeks. The plant certainly grew in Roman gardens in the past.
• Myrtle is used to make wedding bouquets and crowns, which are traditionally used during wedding ceremonies in Ukraine.
• In the past, myrtle was used as an antiseptic and tonic. It has also been used in the treatment of sinus and eye infections, headaches, and dysentery. Today, myrtle is available in capsule form under the trade name Myrtol as an herbal remedy for respiratory diseases.
• Myrtle is a perennial plant that grows fully by the age of 10-20.
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