Myrtle (Myrtus communis)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Bloom Color: Pink, White. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Early fall, Late summer, Late spring, Mid summer, Mid fall, Mid spring. Form: Rounded.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic flavour, it can be eaten fresh when ripe or can be dried and is then used as an aromatic food flavouring, especially in the Middle East. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit has an aromatic flavour, it can be eaten fresh when ripe or can be dried and is then used as an aromatic food flavouring, especially in the Middle East.; It can also be made into an acid drink.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Scrub, avoiding calcareous soils. (Zone 9)