genus Myrtus

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genus Myrtus - type genus of the Myrtaceae Myrtusdicot genus, magnoliopsid genus - genus of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germinationfamily Myrtaceae, Myrtaceae, myrtle family - trees and shrubs yielding a fragrant oilcommon myrtle, Myrtus communis - European shrub with white or rosy flowers followed by black berries