Genus Crescentia (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of tropical American trees of the family Bignoniaceae; has a short trunk and crooked limbs and drooping branches.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The tree, which is part of the genus Crescentia, is native to tropical parts of North and Central America.
- Crescentia, a genus of tropical American trees, grows naturally in the moist areas near the coast.
- The Calabash tree, belonging to the genus Crescentia, grows best in areas with full sun to partial shade.
- Some species of the genus Crescentia have been known to have medicinal properties, specifically in treating skin conditions.
- In many cases the hard, inedible fruit of the genus Crescentia tree is often used as a container for various purposes.