Astronium (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of dicotyledonous plants of the family Anacardiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Astronium is a genus of flowering plants in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- The genus Astronium includes about 12 species of trees and shrubs, commonly known as astrarium or astronium trees.
- Astronium fraxinifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
- Astronium graveolens is a tree species in the family Anacardiaceae, found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, known for its aromatic wood.
- Astronium urundeuva is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae, native to the tropical forests of South America, valued for its timber and medicinal properties.