Pronunciation: my-oh-PORE-um LEE-tum
Common name: Myoporum or Mousehole tree
Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort)
Habitat: Disturbed urban areas, commonly near the
coast, Ventura area, naturalized from New Zealand
Blooming period: Spring
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Myoporum
2) laetum