About Austromyrtus tenuifolia (Sm.) Burret
Austromyrtus tenuifolia, commonly known as the narrow-leaf myrtle, is a plant species in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Sydney area of eastern Australia. It prefers sheltered, damp habitats, and is often found growing near streams. This species has thin leaves that measure 1.5 to 4 cm long and 1 to 3 mm wide. Its flowers have 5 petals, short stalks, and bloom during late spring and summer. The berries of Austromyrtus tenuifolia are edible. They are dark purple when immature, and turn white with dark spots when they reach maturity. The specific epithet tenuifolia comes from Latin, and translates to "thin leaved". This plant was first documented in scientific literature in 1797, when 18th century botanist James Edward Smith published it under the name Myrtus tenuifolia in the Transactions of the Linnean Society.
