Eriobotrya (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic evergreen fruit trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eriobotrya is a genus of Asiatic evergreen fruit trees commonly known as loquats.
- The loquat tree, a type of eriobotrya, is widely cultivated for its sweet and juicy fruit.
- Eriobotrya japonica is a popular species of loquat tree that is native to Japan and China.
- In warm climates, eriobotrya trees can grow up to 10 meters tall and produce fruit year-round.
- The fruit of the eriobotrya tree is often eaten fresh or used to make jams and preserves.