Category Archives: Myrtaceae
The Gall of It
There’s a tree in the gully near our orchard. Last February, when several plants of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) were in bloom with their small white flowers and many stamens, this tree, too, was in bloom with its small white … Continue reading
Eugenia Shrubs – The Cherry and The Broom
Last February for a couple of weeks or so it seemed we were surrounded by plants bearing small white flowers with many stamens (male reproductive parts). Most of those plants are producing fruits now, and it turns out two of … Continue reading
Posted in Botany, Myrtaceae
Tagged Brazilian cherry, escobillo, Eugenia biflora, Eugenia uniflora, sepals, stamens, Suriname cherry
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