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.
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Sweet Gale grows along shores. It likes to have its roots in the water.
Typical growth form.
Closer view of the leaves and nutlets forming.
Upper side of a leaf.
Underside of the same leaf.
Nutlets forming (September).
Next year's buds (September).
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