Myrtle
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| Family | Myrtaceae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Myrtus |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Higher classification | Myrtle family |
| Rank | Genus |
| Did you know | In Greco-Roman antiquity, the common myrtle was held to be sacred to Venus and was used as an emblem of love in wreaths and other decorations. |
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| ID | 963787 |
About Myrtle
Myrtus, with the common name myrtle, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, described by Swedish botanist Linnaeus in 1753. Over 600 names have been proposed in the genus, but nearly all have either been moved to other genera or been regarded as synonyms.
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