Myrtaceae

plural noun

Myr·​ta·​ce·​ae

mərˈtāsēˌē

: 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

-āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Myrtus, type genus + -aceae

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