myrcia

/ˈmɜːrsɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants, particularly the wax myrtle (Myrcia splendens).

“The local botanist was thrilled to discover a new species of myrcia in the nearby forest reserve.”

Synonyms

  • myrtaceae
  • wax myrtle

Antonyms

  • deciduous