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Myrtus is a genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family, with Myrtus communis being a well-known species. The plant has historical and cultural significance, commonly used in Mediterranean regions for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMyrtales
- FamilyMyrtaceae
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20 sectionsContents
- Description
- Common myrtle
- Saharan myrtle
- Fossil record
- Uses
- Gardening
- Culinary
- Medicinal
- In myth and ritual
- Classical
- Afghan tradition
- Jewish
- Mandaean
- Contemporary
- Garden history
- Rome
- England
- Related plants
- References
- External links
thumb|Myrtus communis – MHNT
Myrtus (commonly called myrtle) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae. It was first described by Swedish botanist Linnaeus in 1753.