Ananas Comosus (Noun)
Meaning
A tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ananas comosus, more commonly known as pineapple, has become a staple in tropical regions for its nutritional and economic benefits.
- Ananas comosus is widely cultivated in tropical climates where the temperature and humidity create ideal conditions for growth.
- Tropical plantations mass-produce ananas comosus, resulting in the availability of fresh pineapple year-round.
- Brazil is one of the largest global producers of ananas comosus, followed closely by Costa Rica and the Philippines.
- Farmers often cross-breed ananas comosus with other plant varieties to increase resistance to pests and improve overall crop quality.