Genus Artocarpus (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit; jackfruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Artocarpus has provided several edible fruits that are staples in many tropical cultures.
- The trees of the genus Artocarpus are often monoecious, meaning that the male and female reproductive organs are on the same plant.
- The genus Artocarpus consists of about 60 tree species that are native to the tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific.
- Breadfruit and jackfruit, both important food sources, belong to the genus Artocarpus.
- Cultivation of the genus Artocarpus has spread to many tropical regions around the world due to its valuable fruits.