Genus Ceratonia (Noun)
Meaning
Carobs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The carob tree, scientifically known as genus Ceratonia, is a flowering evergreen tree or shrub in the pea family, Fabaceae.
- Carob pods, which come from the genus Ceratonia, have been used as a natural sweetener and food ingredient for thousands of years.
- The genus Ceratonia is native to the Mediterranean region, where it has been cultivated for its edible pods and seeds.
- Genus Ceratonia trees are drought-tolerant and can thrive in poor soil, making them a valuable crop in arid regions.
- The main species within the genus Ceratonia is Ceratonia siliqua, which is widely cultivated for its carob pods and seeds.