MYRTLE

a small evergreen tree, whose sweet, pulpy and aromatic black berries are dried for use as a condiment, in addition to their consumption fresh. Both leaves and wood also yield an oil used in perfumery manufacture. The Chilian Myrtle is one of the most highly esteemed varieties.

The tree giving "Myrtle Wax" (see WAX), which is locally known as the "Tallow" or "Candleberry" Tree, is of a different species.