myrtaceae

IPA/mˈɪətˌeɪsiː/
IPA/mˈɪətˌeɪsiː/

myrtaceae — noun

1. a large group of related trees and shrubs whose flowers have many stamens and wh

1.名詞C2
釋義

a large group of related trees and shrubs whose flowers have many stamens and whose leaves give off a fragrant oil when crushed; this group includes the eucalyptus, the guava, the clove tree, and the myrtle.

例句

In her field notes, Rania grouped every eucalyptus and guava on the hillside under the Myrtaceae.

used as a singular taxonomic label after 'the'

The Myrtaceae include both the clove tree and the lemon-scented gum that Marco planted near the gate.

plural-verb agreement: 'the Myrtaceae include …'

同義詞
  • myrtle family

    everyday English equivalent; used in popular nature writing where the Latin name would feel too technical

  • the myrtles

    informal shorthand among gardeners; less precise than Myrtaceae

文法句型

the Myrtaceae include …

a member of the Myrtaceae

用法筆記

Almost always preceded by 'the' and capitalised because it names a scientific plant family. Subject is normally a list of member species (eucalyptus, guava, clove, myrtle) or a researcher classifying plants. Takes either a singular or plural verb depending on whether the writer treats the family as one group ('the Myrtaceae is found in…') or as its many species ('the Myrtaceae include…').

常見錯誤

❌I planted a myrtaceae in my garden last spring.
✅I planted a member of the Myrtaceae
💡a guava tree — in my garden last spring.' — the name labels the whole family, not one individual plant; you plant a species inside the family, not the family itself.
❌The myrtaceae's flower has a strong smell.
✅The flowers of Myrtaceae have a strong smell.
💡the family name is plural, so don't add 's to make it possessive singular.