Genus Carpinus (Noun)
Meaning
Mostly deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs: hornbeams; sometimes placed in subfamily Carpinaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Carpinus is commonly known as hornbeams and can be found in various parts of the northern hemisphere.
- The trees are characterized by simple, alternate leaves and small but distinctive flowers in genus Carpinus.
- Genus Carpinus plants often have smooth, grey bark that becomes more rugged with age.
- Some species within the genus Carpinus have edible seeds, although they generally do not taste very pleasant.
- Genus Carpinus trees can have a lifespan of over 300 years under ideal conditions.