Myrtle Family
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Agonis Flexuosa
Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order Myrtales Family Myrtaceae Genus Agonis Description Agonis Flexuosa is a popular ornamental plant that belongs to the myrtle family. It is native to Western Australia and has several common names such as peppermint willow, willow myrtle, and Australian willow. This plant is a small to medium-sized tree that can…
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Metrosideros Collina
Description The Metrosideros Collina, also known as the Mountain Metrosideros, is a flowering plant that belongs to the myrtle family. This evergreen shrub is native to New Zealand and can grow up to 20 feet tall. It produces clusters of vibrant red flowers that bloom in the summer and attract birds and insects. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
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Plinia
Description Plinia, also known as jabuticaba, is a fruit tree that belongs to the myrtle family. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in the Atlantic Forest biome. The tree can reach a height of up to 45 feet and has a dense crown. The fruit of the Plinia is a berry that resembles a grape and has a…
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Calytrix
Description Calytrix is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the myrtle family. These plants are indigenous to Australia and are commonly known as wax flowers. They are evergreen shrubs that can grow up to 2 meters tall, with small, leathery leaves and beautiful, waxy flowers that bloom in late spring and summer. The flowers are usually white or…
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