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bog myrtle

Myrica gale

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Myricaceae ›Genus: Myrica

About

Myrica gale is a species of flowering plant in the genus Myrica, native to northern and western Europe and parts of northern North America. Common names include bog-myrtle and sweetgale. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–2 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, 2–5 cm long, oblanceolate with a tapered base and broader tip, and a crinkled or finely toothed margin. The flowers are catkins, with male and female catkins on separate plants (dioecious). The...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bog myrtle?
The scientific name of bog myrtle is Myrica gale.
What kingdom does bog myrtle belong to?
bog myrtle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does bog myrtle belong to?
bog myrtle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does bog myrtle belong to?
bog myrtle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does bog myrtle belong to?
bog myrtle belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does bog myrtle belong to?
bog myrtle belongs to the family Myricaceae.
What genus does bog myrtle belong to?
bog myrtle belongs to the genus Myrica.