myrtaceous
/məːˈteɪʃəs
/adjective Botany
Relating to or denoting plants of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae).The myrtaceous tree Metrosideros polymorpha dominates all sites....
- It was characterized by a mosaic of areas dominated by bamboo and areas dominated by myrtaceous tree saplings.
- Three additional myrtaceous species have been proposed as declared plants, but more information is required before they can be listed.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from modern Latin Myrtaceae (plural), from the genus name Myrtus (see myrtle), + -ous.
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