Myrica

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A small tree or shrub with scented leaves and berries used to make wax, like bayberry

noun
/ˈmɪrɪkə/

Specialized

: Myrica

Myrica species, such as the wax myrtle, are cultivated for their aromatic leaves.

Examples

Botanists have discovered a new Myrica shrub in the coastal region.
The Myrica plant thrives in coastal regions.
The berries of some Myrica plants are used to produce wax for making candles.
Many gardeners love the Myrica for its aromatic leaves.
The bayberry shrub, known as Myrica, grows well in sandy soils along the coast.
In autumn, the Myrica tree produces small, waxy berries that are attractive to birds.
Many gardeners appreciate Myrica for its fragrant leaves and ability to thrive in poor soil.

Synonyms

bayberry

vsMyrica

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A small shrub with leaves that smell nice and grey-green berries with a waxy layer

is the wider taxonomic term not limited to one region

wax myrtle

vsMyrica

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A shrub or small tree with fragrant leaves and small berries with a shiny covering

is the broader group name rather than a single species

genus Myrica

vsMyrica

Specialized

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A group of small trees and bushes with scented leaves and waxy berries

is the everyday common name for the same group

Compounds

genus Myrica

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A group of small trees and bushes with scented leaves and waxy berries

Myrica cerifera

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An evergreen shrub or small tree with waxy white berries used to make candles

Myrica gale

Specialized

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A small shrub with a strong smell and bitter leaves that grows in bogs

Myrica pensylvanica

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A shrub with gray-green waxy berries and scented leaves

Surface Forms

Myrica singular

Myricas plural

Etymology

Myrica comes from the old Greek word myrikē, which meant 'wax tree' and named a small aromatic shrub with waxy berries. So, the name fits today's Myrica plants like the wax myrtle or bayberry, which have fragrant leaves and berries once used to make candles.