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| Identification |
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Genus
Myrica
Species
gale
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sweetgale
pors
post
bog myrtle
Roid
Family
MYRICACEAE
Specimen number
S13968
Data source
Allergy p268;DyePl p67;DyePl p65;DyeFib p121;Frgnt p126
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Myrica gale have a mildly perfume scented aroma. The stems of Bog myrtle (also known as sweet gale) as well as the leaves have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Myrica gale is known as pors in Norwegian, post in Norwegian or Roid in Gaelic. Yellow is the most typical color produced by this plant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Apr 01 - Jun 30
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Although this plant is freely wind-pollinated, it shouldn't pose too much difficulty to the hay fever susceptible. Hay fever season usually extends from April to June.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
wood and leaves are fragrant when bruised
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Stems
Leaves
Dye color
yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Myrica gale occurs throughout Canada and Northern US. Bog myrtle (in some places called sweet gale) probably originates from Norway, Scotland, North America and Eastern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Myrica gale is a woody perennial.
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