French names:
Myrique baumier Family: Bayberry Family (Myricaceae) Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub; Aromatic leaves when rubbed. Grows at edge of water. Similar species: • Leatherleaf (Chamaedaphne calyculata) - leaves not aromatic. Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed; Alternate, simple. Elliptic to oblong. Very aromatic when rubbed. Height:
Up to 1 m (1-3 ft) Habitat: Wet Areas; Damp soil on edges of water, bogs, etc. Edible:
Tea cna be made from the leaves.
Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 89 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common.
Photographs:
92 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Sweet Gale grows along shores. It likes to have its roots in the water.
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