Austromytus tenuifolia

Narrow-leaf Myrtle

Family: Myrtaceae

This straggling shrub, sometimes up to 3 m but more often 50 - 150 cm high, grows mainly in moist sheltered places in woodland, commonly along creek lines.

Soft narrow dark green leaves are opposite, about 4 cm long, with recurved margins and stiff points. Branches and the undersides of leaves are silky when young.

The white flowers are on long stems clustered in the leaf axils. There are 5 petals and numerous stamens.

The fruit is a dark purple berry.

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