Learn to Identify Plants | Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family), the "fragrant family"

Why do eucalyptus trees smell so good? What are their identifying characteristics and how can you recognize them? What are the benefits of the essential oils from plants of this family? What are the other members of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae)? And why do their flowers look so fuzzy?
In this video, we will go through many real life examples to compare and understand the most important features of the family Myrtaceae. You might be surprised to learn that some well-known goods such as manuka honey, cloves or products infused with essential oils come from plants in the myrtle family!
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[@donjurke2286]

I don't think we have any plants of Myrtaceae family growing in the wild in Lithuania, but i think i have seen some bottle-brush-like flowers in the gardens. Warmer climate areas would definitely kick me out of comfort zone regarding knowledge about plants and what is edible and so on... Your videos are great, because I am learning how to identify plants in general, how families look like, what their common features are. Thank you.

[@eiwtsexiang]

Such a clearly explained video, I hope your channel gets more viewers!

[@mintusherpa7978]

❤ wow

[@hardeepkumar1462]

Thank you thank you so much mam. My doubt is cleared by you in eukelyptus plant and bottle brush plant. Thanks a lot mam.

[@natureclearly]

I'm glad my video helped you! 🤗

[@pkh40012]

I love your videos. I had a persistent problem with pantry moths that I couldn't get rid of. At last, I tried collecting eucalyptus leaves and spreading them throughout the shelves of my pantry. It worked! The pantry moths were finally gone. It did get a little messy because the leaves dried up and crumbled but I would rather clean that up than have moths getting into my food stores.

[@susanmcantire4526]

Very interesting video. But why isn't the crepe myrtle considered part of the myrtaceae family?

[@natureclearly]

Good question! This is one of the problems with common names. Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) got its common name because of the resemblance of its leaves to true myrtle (Myrtus communis), even though it belongs to a different family (Lythraceae). The "crape" part refers to its flowers that are "crinkled" like crêpe paper.
I am preparing a video where I talk all about the usage of common names, so stay tuned if you're interested in this topic! ;)

[@davewalter1216]

@@natureclearly Duh. Thanks - I've been trying to organise my plant images by modern family concepts and have been mindlessly putting the Crepe Myrtles in the Myrtaceae. Time to move them in with the pomegranates and Cuphea!

[@anishasingh5420]

Visuals are just great❤

[@natureclearly]

Thank you! I put big emphasis on visuals, so I'm happy it's appreciated! :)

[@rarefruit2320]

Wow I would’ve thought the largest representation of myrtaceae is in Brazil where they have thousands of species and hybrids

[@jordandaniel3647]

Great video. i live in Australia and love all the tree haha

[@natureclearly]

Thank you! 😊 I'm jealous, Australia is amazing and its nature is beautiful! ❤

[@LadyTottington]

Thank you! I am discovering the many plants on my property. I saw the myrtle berries and wondered if they were useful. I learned so much more fromthis video. I watched it while looking at my bottle brush my pineapple guava and my myrtles from my window. 😊

[@natureclearly]

I'm happy that you got to learn something new from the video! 🤗 Myrtaceae are amazing! Where are you located (if you don't mind sharing)?

[@ProximaCentauri88]

I live in the Philippines and I've had only 3 of this family:
Syzygium aqueum (tambis, makopa)
Syzygium curranii (baligang, lipote)
Syzygium cumani (duhat)

[@NilamPatil-b7p]

Thanks a lot,,, it's really helpful❤

[@premkumar9608]

We come from hilly region western ghats of nilgiris India. Full of eucalyptus tree. Love the aroma.
Thank you for posting such wonderful informative subjects.

[@DimiDzi]

except for cloves I haven't really used any other members of this family for anything in my country there mainly used as decisional flowers but in some southern regions close to the neighbouring countries they are used as a spice for desserts and meat

[@godwillstrengthen]

Awesome informative video!
Thanks very much!!
Check out the Pōhutukawa tree found down here in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@natureclearly]

Thank you! 🤗
I visited New Zealand and Australia just recently and I drooled over all the Myrtaceae down there! I hope to be back and get deeper into this amazing plant family! 😊

[@staceyshines5637]

very informative video! Thank you for making it. Can you please identify the last tree in the video that shows the pinkish purple powderpuff balls all over it?

[@natureclearly]

I am glad you enjoyed it! 🤗 the last tree in the video is Melaleuca nesophila, commonly known as showy honey myrtle. It is currently in full bloom in California! 😊

[@staceyshines5637]

@@natureclearly thank you so much. Unfortunately it appears that is invasive to my area (Florida)

[@khadidja.95]

Thank you very much and you look so beautiful

[@natureclearly]

Thank you! 😊

[@rarefruit2320]

Jaboticaba is the King of Myrtaceae 👑