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(PS) Bloekomboom
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)