Definition: An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, native to southern Europe and north Africa.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a peek, At ‘myrtle,’ a word that’s quite unique! The dictionary tells us, clear and bright, It's a shrub or little tree, a lovely sight. “Myrtus” is the name of its family true, And it hails from places warm and new – Southern Europe, with sunshine bold, And north Africa, stories to be told! So ‘myrtle’ means a plant that stays green all year, A fragrant beauty, banishing fear. Think of scents and gardens, sweet and mild, That's the essence of myrtle, truly wild! Do you have any questions about this little rhyme?