Saharan myrtle
Myrtus nivellei
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in the desert.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Mediterranean, North Africa, Sahara
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - tea, essential oils, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tefeltest