1. an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, white or pink flowers, and dark berries
2. a creeping evergreen plant with blue flowers, also called periwinkle

Examples

• The garden was bordered with fragrant myrtle bushes.
• Ancient Greeks used myrtle wreaths to crown victorious athletes.
• The white myrtle flowers bloomed beautifully in spring.
• She planted myrtle as ground cover in the shaded area.
• The myrtle’s dark berries attracted many birds to the yard.
• Myrtle is often used in Mediterranean landscaping.