Species within a genus

Genus: 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
LEPTOSPERMUM (G)
Australian Myrtle (Le)
Family: MYRTACEAE
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)
Leptospermum laevigatum (La)
Small-leaved Myrtle (PS)
Location: (P)
laevis, levis, = smooth, smoothed, not rough (opposite of asper, rough);
(smooth, free from unevenness, hairs or roughness)
-atus, = indicates possession or likeness.
levigatus, laevigatus, = smooth, slippery.
(smooth and polished)
(Invasive, alien naturalised)
(ld, BL, Cw)