Taxonomy
Myrica gale | Bog-myrtle | Raideog
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Habitat
Bogs and lakeshores
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Woody
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2023
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Further information
Bog-myrtle was used as a flavouring for beers in northwestern Europe before the widespread availability of hops.