plural of Oregon myrtle

An evergreen bayberry, especially Morella cerifera (syn. Myrica cerifera) of the southern U.S., the wax covering its nutlets being used for making scented candles.

Alternative spelling of wax myrtle

Any of the genus Lagerstroemia, family Lythraceae, shrubs or small trees, certain of which are ornamental, bearing big gaudy blooms.

Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, native to much of tropical and humid subtropical Asia, invasive elsewhere.

An Australian shrub or small tree, Backhousia citriodora, used for the strong lemon fragrance and flavor of its leaves.

A shrub with a strong resinous scent, Myrica gale, growing on moors and fens.

ugniberry

The prickly-leaved plant Ruscus aculeatus.

An herbal shrub with a sweet resinous smell that grows in bogs and other wet, acidic environments, Myrica gale