Myrcia
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A group of tropical American trees and small bushes in the myrtle family
- noun
- Specialized
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Myrcia
- Several species of Myrcia are prized for their aromatic leaves.
Examples
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The Myrcia genus is important for its ecological role in tropical forests.
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Researchers discovered a new Myrcia species in the Amazon rainforest.
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The Myrcia tree is known for its aromatic leaves.
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Have you ever seen a Myrcia in the wild?
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Researchers discovered a new Myrcia species in the Amazon rainforest.
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Several species of Myrcia are prized for their aromatic leaves.
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The Myrcia genus is important for its ecological role in tropical forests.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Myrcia comes from the familiar plant name myrtle, an evergreen shrub known for its 'aromatic' leaves. So, thinking of myrtle helps: Myrcia is a group of trees and shrubs in the myrtle family, many of which have fragrant leaves.
