Genera within a family

Family: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
MYRTACEAE (G)
Eucalyptus Family (Le)
myrtos, = the myrtle.
(LS)
METROSIDEROS (G)
Smalblad (Le)
metra, = matrix, the womb;
metra, = heartwood;
sideros, = iron.
(hard, tough wood)
(LS, Le, BL)
LEPTOSPERMUM (G)
Australian Myrtle (Le)
leptos, = peeled, cleaned of the husks: - hence, generally, thin, fine, slender, delicate: or thin, lean, meagre; slightly; subtly;
(slender, thin, narrow)
sperma, = that which is sown, seed.
(LS, BL)
EUCALYPTUS (G)
Bluegum, Bloekomboom (PS)
eu-, = well;
(well, good, thoroughly, completely, truly)
kalyptra, = a woman’s veil, mantle;
-atus, = indicates possession or likeness.
(bearing a calyptra or cap-like covering over the bud)
(LS, BL, Le)