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Scrophulariaceae
Myoporum
Myoporum laetum
Adaptability.
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus
- Myoporum
- Native to
- New Zealand
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- evergreen shrub
- Height
- 10-30 feet
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The name Myoporum comes from the Greek words 'myo' (to close) and 'porum' (pore), referring to the translucent dots on the leaves.
- Myoporum is extremely salt-tolerant and is commonly used as a windbreak in coastal areas.
- The small white flowers are covered with tiny purple spots that serve as nectar guides for pollinators.
- Its purple berries are edible and were consumed by Maori people in New Zealand.
- A devastating pest called the myoporum thrips has threatened Myoporum populations in California since 2005.
Color meanings
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versatility
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resilience
2
coastal strength