sweet fern

• Nombre común de varios arbustos de los géneros Comptonia o Myrica, conocidos por sus hojas aromáticas que al frotarlas huelen a mirto de cera o a pino. Se encuentran a menudo en América del Norte.

A common name for several species of shrubs in the genus Comptonia or Myrica, known for their fragrant leaves that smell like bayberry or pine when crushed. Often found in North America.

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   A North American shrub (Comptonia peregrina) with fragrant, fern-like leaves, often used in herbal remedies or as a flavoring.

   Comptonia peregrina

   • Sweet fern grows abundantly in sandy soils along the East Coast.
   • The leaves of sweet fern can be dried and used to make a fragrant tea.
   • Hikers often recognize sweet fern by its distinctive, spicy scent.