2006-08-01 08:35:00 · 9 answers · asked by Rob 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
The Myrtle (Myrtus) is a genus of one or two species of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, native to southern Europe and north Africa. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees, growing to 5 m tall. The leaves are entire, 3-5 cm long, with a pleasantly fragrant essential oil. The flowers have five petals and sepals, and an amazingly large number of stamens. Petals are usually white, with globose blue-black berries containing several seeds. The flowers are pollinated by insects, and the seeds dispersed by birds which feed on the berries.
2006-08-01 08:38:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Myrtles are a common name for the Myrtaceae plant family. These include Eucalyptus amoung others and are mostly native to Australia. They are distinguished by having elongated stigmas and styles and very short petals, almost non-existant in some groups like Callistemons. Frequently planted around SoCal starting in the 20's.
2006-08-01 19:48:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myrtle Beach, SC - great place!
2006-08-01 15:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by LL Cool J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a common name for plants from family MYRTACEAE. Family is known as MYRTLE FAMILY.
Check the links -
http://www.answers.com/topic/myrtaceae-family-myrtaceae-myrtle-family
http://columbia.thefreedictionary.com/myrtle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtaceae
http://www.botanyphotos.net/thumbnails.php?album=222
2006-08-02 01:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by SMITA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crape myrtle is a climbing plant I believe.
2006-08-01 15:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by classic_tigger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crape myrtle is a tree that flowers pink white and purple.
2006-08-02 23:09:53 · answer #6 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtle
2006-08-01 15:38:43 · answer #7 · answered by mom1025 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
myrtle beach!! its fun there!! u should go sometime!!
2006-08-01 15:39:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
beach?
2006-08-01 15:38:36 · answer #9 · answered by TJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋