👉 The term "dolichoglossus" is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, which belongs to the order Ophiocordaria. It includes several species that are closely related to the genus "Myrtus". The genus name "Dolichoglossus" refers to its robust and thorny appearance, while the specific epithet "dolichoglossus" is derived from the Latin word "dolichos," meaning "thorn."