sweetgale Myricaceae Myrica gale L.   symbol: MYGA
	Leaf: Alternate, simple, narrow obovate, toothed near tip, thin, 1 to 3 inches long, golden resin drops present on both surfaces but particularly on lower surface, dark green above, lighter below, fragrant. Flower: Dioecious; yellow-green short catkins appearing in leaf axils in early summer. Fruit: Small, brown, pointed nut occurring in tight clusters in the leaf axils, ripen in mid-summer. Twig: Slender, dark brown, resin dots may be present, small pointed buds, false end bud. Bark: Reddish brown with prominent lighter lenticels, turns grayish brown with age. Form: A low growing, bushy shrub reaching up to 6 feet tall.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Myrica gale can be found (opens a new window). USDA Plants Database Myrica gale is native to North America.