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Myrtaceae
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Myrtaceae [mər′tās·ē‚ē]
(botany)
A family of dicotyledonous plants in the order Myrtales characterized by an inferior ovary, numerous stamens, anthers usually opening by slits, and fruit in the form of a berry, drupe, or capsule.


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A member of the myrtle family, the pineapple guava has attractive wood and lends itself to sculptural pruning.
The New Zealand Christmas tree and the pineapple guava are members of the myrtle family, which is noted for its fragrant varieties of eucalyptus and many other plants.
 
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