Topic > Essay on Myrtaceae - 584

ly MyrtaceaeThe plant family of Myrtaceae, also known as the Myrtle family; they are known for their high adaptability and survival rate in the harsh environments of the Australian continent. The family ranges from tall trees found in rainforest and desert locations to nutrient-poor soils found on coastal lines. It is also known for the high abundance of fragrant oils it produces (David V. Beardsell. Etal, 1993). The characteristics of this family are reminiscent of the harsh conditions that the Australian environment offers to plants. Tall Myrtaceae trees are covered in smooth bark, which sheds annually to protect against areas of high fire risk. Research has also shown that they also have multiple stems emerging from the surface which appear to be new adaptations addressing high fire risk habitats (Peter G. Wilson, 2011). Some species of the Myrtaceae family found in rainforest habitats are usually broad and mesophyllous, with the presence of sharp tips as a leaf morphology; while species from arid or coastal regions are often smaller in size, narration...