Crepe myrtle shrubs are used in the U.S. as ornamental plants. Another species of myrtle (Genus lawsonia) in Muslim countries is used as a source of henna dyes.

Myrtle

Crepe myrtle shrubs are used in the U.S. as ornamental plants. Another species of myrtle (Genus lawsonia)…

"Myrtle is a genus of plants, natural order Myrtaceæ, consisting of aromatic trees or shrubs, with simple opposite leaves sprinkled with pellucid glandular points, and having axillary or terminal white or rose colored flowers. One species, common myrtle, is a native of the south of Europe and countries bordering on the Mediterranean."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Myrtle

"Myrtle is a genus of plants, natural order Myrtaceæ, consisting of aromatic trees or shrubs,…

A genus of plants native to western Asia, but now naturalized quite extensively in Europe and other regions. The leaves are opposite, flowers axillary or terminal, and mostly white or pink colored.

Myrtle

A genus of plants native to western Asia, but now naturalized quite extensively in Europe and other…

The Myrtle (Myrtus) is a genus of one or two species of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, native to southern Europe and north Africa. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees, growing to 5 m tall. The leaves are entire, 3-5 cm long, with a fragrant essential oil. The star-like flowers have five petals and sepals, and numerous stamens. Petals are usually white. The fruits are globose blue-black berries containing several seeds. The flowers are pollinated by insects, and the seeds dispersed by birds that feed on the berries.

Myrtle

The Myrtle (Myrtus) is a genus of one or two species of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, native…

Myrtle is the common name of <i>myrtus communis</i>. It is an evergreen shrub that grows three to ten feet high. The flowers and leaves are strongly scented. The flowers are white and reddish. The berry is blue-black.

Myrtle

Myrtle is the common name of myrtus communis. It is an evergreen shrub that grows three to ten feet…

"Myrtle is a genus of plants, natural order Myrtace&aelig;, consisting of aromatic trees or shrubs, with simple opposite leaves sprinkled with pellucid glandular points, and having axillary or terminal white or rose colored flowers. One species, common myrtle, is a native of the south of Europe and countries bordering on the Mediterranean."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Myrtle Flower

"Myrtle is a genus of plants, natural order Myrtaceæ, consisting of aromatic trees or shrubs,…

Also known as Quercus myrtifolia. The branch of a Myrtle Oak tree.

Branch of Myrtle Oak

Also known as Quercus myrtifolia. The branch of a Myrtle Oak tree.

The common name of myrtus communis is common myrtle. The flowers are white and grow alone on the stems. The flowers bloom in July.

Flowering Branchlet of Myrtus Communis

The common name of myrtus communis is common myrtle. The flowers are white and grow alone on the stems.…

The common name of myrtus is myrtle. The ugni variety has white flowers that bloom in May. The fruit are round, glossy, and red or black. The fruit is edible.

Fruiting Branch of Myrtus Ugni

The common name of myrtus is myrtle. The ugni variety has white flowers that bloom in May. The fruit…

The Myrtle Warbler, Dendroica coronata coronata, is a small New World warbler. This passerine bird was long known to be closely related to its western counterpart, Audubon's Warbler, and at various times the two forms have been classed as separate species or grouped as Yellow-rumped Warbler, Dendroica coronata. The two forms most likely diverged when the eastern and western populations were separated in the last ice age.

Myrtle Warbler

The Myrtle Warbler, Dendroica coronata coronata, is a small New World warbler. This passerine bird was…