Genus Dipteryx (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American trees: tonka beans.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dipteryx is a genus of tropical American trees, commonly known for producing the economically important tonka bean.
- The Barú National Park in Panama features diverse plant species, including the Dipteryx genus of trees.
- Dipteryx odorata, a species within the Dipteryx genus, is a large tree native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- The Dipteryx genus is often associated with the production of tonka beans, which are used as a spice and in perfumery.
- Dipteryx alata, a species within the Dipteryx genus, is a tropical tree native to the savannas and dry forests of South America.