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Myrtaceae

Myrtaceae

9.9
A group of trees and shrubs like myrtle and eucalyptus that produce fragrant oil
  • noun
  • /ˌmɜrˈteɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Mirtáceas
  • Eucalyptus, a well-known member of the Myrtaceae, is prized for its distinctive scent.

Examples

  • Many species in the Myrtaceae family are cultivated for their ornamental and aromatic qualities.

  • Eucalyptus, a popular tree in the Myrtaceae family, is valued for its fragrant oil.

  • Botanists study the Myrtaceae because of their ecological and economic importance.

  • The Myrtaceae family includes many aromatic plants.

  • Did you know that Myrtaceae includes eucalyptus?

  • Many essential oils are derived from plants in the Myrtaceae, such as myrtle and clove.

  • The Myrtaceae family is known for its diverse species, including both trees and shrubs.

Synonyms

myrtle family
vsMyrtaceae
  • Specialized
8.1

Group of trees and shrubs that make strong-smelling oils, like eucalyptus and clove

is the scientific family name for that same group

Surface Forms

Myrtaceae singular
Myrtaceae plural

Morphology

Myrtaceae = myrtle (opaque) = myrt + aceae

The formation uses the specialized Latin botanical family suffix '-aceae' attached to the stem of the type genus; this is a technical taxonomic formation not transparently meaningful to average learners.

Etymology

Myrtaceae comes from the plant name myrtle and the scientific ending -aceae, which means 'family' in plant names, so it simply means the 'myrtle family'. That's why Myrtaceae is the name for a family of trees and shrubs, like myrtle and eucalyptus, many of which give fragrant oil.