Myrtaceae
plural noun
Myr·ta·ce·ae
\mərˈtāsēˌē\
Definition of Myrtaceae
: a family of trees and shrubs (order Myrtales) characterized by numerous stamens, cymose flowers with inferior ovary, and opposite exstipulate leaves that yield a fragrant oil
myrtaceous
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Origin and Etymology of myrtaceae
New Latin, from Myrtus, type genus + -aceae
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