myrtle

• Sustantivo que designa un arbusto o árbol pequeño de hoja perenne del género Myrtus, cultivado por sus hojas verdes y brillantes y sus flores generalmente blancas o azuladas, así como por sus frutos comestibles.

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.

   Mirto común

   • 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.

   Sinónimosperiwinkle

2. Evergreen tree or shrubB2formal

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

   Mirto (arbusto o árbol)

   • 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.