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The Myrtles Plantation is a historic home and former antebellum plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, United States built in 1796 by General David Bradford. In the early history of the property, it was worked by enslaved people.

Myrtus (commonly called myrtle) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae. It was first described by Swedish botanist Linnaeus in 1753. [2] Over 600 names have been proposed in the genus, but nearly all have either been moved to other genera or been regarded as synonyms. The genus Myrtus has three species recognised today: [5]

The True Story of the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana. How historical research revealed the true story of "one of the most haunted houses in America."

Jun 1, 2024 · Built by General David Bradford in 1796, the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana remains one of America's most notorious haunted houses. If local legends are to be believed, this Deep South plantation was the site of great suffering that inspired several restless spirits that haunt the living to this very day.

myrtle, any of the evergreen shrubs in the genus Myrtus, belonging to the family Myrtaceae. Authorities differ widely over the number of species the genus includes. Most occur in South America; some are found in Australia and New Zealand. True myrtles have a central midrib and a major vein just inside and parallel to the leaf margin.

Jan 6, 2022 · Native to the Mediterranean and northern Africa, the common myrtle (Myrtus communis) has been beloved as a houseplant and topiary since ancient times. The ancient Greeks and Romans favored the leaves for their medicinal and culinary purposes and associated the delicate sweetly scented white flowers with love and innocence.

Nov 16, 2024 · Nestled in the picturesque town of St. Francisville, Louisiana, the Myrtles Plantation is a true embodiment of Southern charm and historic elegance. Its iconic façade, framed by towering oak trees draped in Spanish moss, creates a …

Mar 20, 2024 · Myrtle is a spectacular evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean and Middle East—and it has long been used as a symbol of love. It features aromatic branches of dark green, glossy leaves that are often used in floral arrangements and …

Myrtales, the myrtle order of flowering plants, composed of 9 families, 380 genera, and about 13,000 species distributed throughout the tropics and warmer regions of the world. The majority of these species belong to just two families, Melastomataceae and Myrtaceae.