Genus Amygdalus (Noun)
Meaning
Used in former classifications for peach and almond trees which are now included in genus Prunus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Amygdalus was once used to classify peach and almond trees, but they are now classified under the genus Prunus.
- In the past, taxonomists grouped peach and almond trees together in the genus Amygdalus, but this classification is no longer used.
- Historically, the genus Amygdalus was used to describe peach and almond trees, but modern classification systems have moved these species to the genus Prunus.
- Prior to the reclassification, peach and almond trees were grouped together in the genus Amygdalus, but this classification has been largely abandoned.
- The genus Amygdalus was formerly used to classify peach and almond trees, but these species are now recognized as part of the genus Prunus.