Myrtus communis (seeds)

Myrtus communis known as the common myrtle is a perennial, evergreen shrub.

Plant Mediterranean erect growing, multibranching, with dense vegetation.

Green glossy leaves, small, oval and pointed. Intensely fragrant.

White flowers - blooms in summer.

Easily grown, undemanding, in many types of soil, in full sun or semi-shaded positions

From its leaves and flowers essential oil is taken with excellent flavor that finds use in the pharmaceutical, perfumery and cosmetics.

• The flowers are used in cooking.
• The leaves flavor meat, fish etc. but also used in beverages.
• The fruits of myrtle eaten raw or made jam.