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Myrsine

Myrsine

9.9
A group of evergreen trees and shrubs with fragrant leaves often grown in warm gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Myrsine
  • The fragrant leaves of Myrsine make it a popular choice for landscaping in warm climates.

Examples

  • Many Myrsines can be found in New Zealand.

  • Some Myrsine shrubs produce small, colorful berries that attract birds.

  • Myrsine species are often used as ornamental plants in tropical and subtropical gardens.

  • The Myrsine tree thrives in tropical climates.

  • Myrsine species are often used as ornamental plants in tropical and subtropical gardens.

  • The fragrant leaves of Myrsine make it a popular choice for landscaping in warm climates.

  • Some Myrsine shrubs produce small, colorful berries that attract birds.

Synonyms

genus Myrsine
vsMyrsine
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of evergreen trees and shrubs with scented leaves found in places like Africa and New Zealand

is the shorter form without the taxonomic label

Compounds

genus Myrsine
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of evergreen trees and shrubs with scented leaves found in places like Africa and New Zealand

myrsine family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mostly tropical trees and shrubs, some found in Florida

Surface Forms

Myrsine singular
Myrsines plural

Etymology

The word Myrsine comes from an old Greek word myrsínē meaning 'myrtle', a fragrant evergreen plant. That's why Myrsine is used for a group of evergreen trees and shrubs with scented leaves.