myrtle

• Immergrüner Strauch oder Baum der Gattung Myrte (Myrtus), der wegen seiner dunkelgrünen, glänzenden Blätter und meist blau-violetten Blüten häufig als Zierpflanze kultiviert wird.

A noun referring to any evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Myrtus, widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers.

1. Ornamental shrubB2formal

   A widely cultivated plant, often used as groundcover, known for its glossy, dark green leaves and typically blue-violet flowers.

   Myrte

   • The garden was bordered with myrtle for a lush, green look.
   • Myrtle is often planted in Mediterranean landscapes for its resilience.
   • The blue-violet flowers of the myrtle bloomed in early summer.

   Synonymeperiwinkle

2. Evergreen tree or shrubB2formal

   Any evergreen shrub or tree belonging to the genus Myrtus, native to warm regions.

   Myrte

   • The myrtle tree is a symbol of love and peace in many cultures.
   • Myrtle leaves are sometimes used in cooking for their aromatic flavor.
   • Ancient Greeks associated myrtle with the goddess Aphrodite.