ScienceAugust 19, 2026

myrtaceous

mer-TAY-shus

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the botanical family Myrtaceae, which includes many aromatic woody plants like melaleucas and eucalyptus.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Latin 'myrta' (myrtle) and the suffix '-aceous', which denotes a resemblance to or membership in a specific biological family.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a group of small shrubs that can be successfully grown from cuttings, highlighting them as a category of native plants for home gardeners.

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ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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