Genus Azadirachta (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of large important East Indian trees: neem trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Azadirachta is a group of large, important East Indian trees commonly known as neem trees.
- Azadirachta is a monotypic genus, meaning it only contains one species, the neem tree.
- The neem tree, belonging to the genus Azadirachta, has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine.
- Azadirachta is a genus of flowering plants in the mahogany family, Meliaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent.
- The genus Azadirachta is known for its insecticidal properties, which have been harnessed for use in organic farming.