Family:

Myrtaceae

Location:

Macchia

Growth habit:

Shrub

Plant size:

1 - 5 m

Flower colour:

white

Flowering time

July-August

Leaf characteristics:

lanceolate, glossy, leathery, translucent glandular dotted, 2 - 3 cm long

Flower characteristics:

radial, up to 1 cm wide, upper bifid ovary, numerous stamens

Fruits:

berry-like drupe, bluish-black, 8-10 mm in size

Special features:

Characteristic species of macchia throughout the Mediterranean region. The fragrant leaves are used for the production of essential oils.