Genus Erythroxylon (Noun)
Meaning
A large genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Erythroxylum is a large group of flowering plants native to the tropical regions of South America.
- Erythroxylum is a genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae.
- Many species within the genus Erythroxylum have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- The genus Erythroxylum is characterized by its simple leaves and small white flowers.
- Some species of the genus Erythroxylum are also known for their production of cocaine alkaloids.