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Myrtaceae

The myrtle family

Aromatic trees and shrubs, from eucalyptus to guava, rich in scented oils.

Order Myrtales ยท myrtles and loosestrifes Rosids 3 pages

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Myrtle
The fragrant evergreen of Sardinia, Corsica and the Mediterranean scrub

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Allspice
One berry, and a whole spice cupboard's worth of warmth
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Heat Faint
Cloves
The nail-shaped flower buds of the original Spice Islands
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Heat Mild

Related families

Others in Rosids, starting with those in the same order.

Lythraceae ยท loosestrife family Fabaceae ยท pea family Rosaceae ยท rose family Urticaceae ยท nettle family Brassicaceae ยท cabbage and mustard family Bixaceae ยท annatto family Rutaceae ยท citrus family Anacardiaceae ยท cashew family

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