From my first trip to Granada and from that long ago I brought the word myrtle. Visiting the Alhambra my senses were scarred by the memory of aromas that will never forget I've reported on this blog, no doubt with other words and other images.
The myrtle has blossomed again and the first flashes of heat is covered with small white flowers, many flying in all directions stamens attract pollinating insects thick and shiny.
The myrtle or myrtle is a shrub that can be used as a hedge, trimmed or not put him the scissors is a good windbreak. 
The Greeks knew the "Myrtos" etymologically means perfume. is an aromatic plant calls. In the villas of the powerful Romans "Myrtus" not lacking in their gardens.
But where I discovered it was in Granada
Rihan or ar-Rayhan (the fragrant) This is called the Arabs and they were the Alhambra in the bush used it as his famous decorative patio The Courtyard of the main pool or patio of the Myrtles. It was in Granada and the Alhambra that wonderful place where I first saw it.
Its compact growth and a bright green, white and perfection of its flowers and scent .... I fell in love with Myrtle and promised that if he ever had a garden, would myrtles. Would have the essence of the Alhambra. whole plant is very fragrant and aromatic, if we take a leaf and crumbled between the fingers perfumed essence readily adhere to the skin. 
When the flowers mature they become edible berries and very nutritious for the birds when winter arrives mature and we can see beads of a blue-black color once used to perfume cosmetics and remedies as components involved in balms.
And for those who do not know I searched Alhambra short video in which you can see the Patio of the Myrtles.
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