Genus Ananas (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of tropical American plants have sword-shaped leaves and a fleshy compound fruits composed of the fruits of several flowers (such as pineapples).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ananas comosus is a plant species of the genus Ananas that has edible fruits, commonly known as pineapple.
- The genus Ananas comprises six to eight species of plants, most of which are inedible due to the tough texture of their fruits.
- Genus Ananas includes pineapples as its most popular fruit among consumers, especially for desserts and drinks.
- Taxonomic classifications consider genus Ananas a distinct grouping of flowering plants, distinguished by its long leaves and vibrant yellow color of the pineapple.
- Scientists identify two types of the genus Ananas plants - smooth-leaf and tough-leaf varieties, that provide resistance against nematodes and insect attacks.