Genus Chrysophyllum (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Chrysophyllum is a group of tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs that are native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- The genus Chrysophyllum includes several species of trees that are valued for their timber and edible fruit.
- Chrysophyllum cainito, also known as star apple, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Chrysophyllum that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
- The trees in the genus Chrysophyllum are often found in the understory of tropical rainforests, where they thrive in the warm and humid conditions.
- Some species of trees in the genus Chrysophyllum can grow up to 30 meters tall, with broad trunks and dense foliage.