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sweet gale

plant
Also known as: Myrica gale, bog myrtle
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sweet gale
sweet gale Sweet gale, or bog myrtle (Myrica gale).

Sweet gale, also known as Scotch gale, is a bog shrub (Myrica gale) that grows throughout the north temperate zone. It is characterized by its fragrant leaves, which have a bitter taste. The plant is also referred to as Scotch gale.12

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