Genus Caryocar (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Caryocaraceae; South American trees yielding strong fine-grained wood and edible nuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Caryocar is a type genus of the Caryocaraceae family, consisting of South American trees prized for their timber and edible nuts.
- In their natural habitat, the Caryocar trees are widely distributed throughout the tropical regions of South America.
- Caryocar species are highly valued for their wood, with some varieties producing fine-grained timber ideal for furniture making.
- People have traditionally harvested nuts from genus Caryocar trees, not just for food but also for medicinal purposes.
- Some species of the genus Caryocar can be cultivated in plantations as an alternative source of high-quality timber and edible seeds.