Genus Grias (Noun)
Meaning
Anchovy pear tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Anchovy pear tree belongs to the genus Grias, a group of flowering plants in the family Lecythidaceae.
- Some species of the genus Grias, such as G. cauliflora, produce fruit that is edible and has a distinctive flavor.
- The Anchovy pear tree, Grias cauliflora, is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is also cultivated in other parts of the world.
- The fruit of the Anchovy pear tree, a member of the genus Grias, is often pickled or used in jams and preserves.
- The genus Grias, which includes the Anchovy pear tree, comprises about 30 species of trees that are mostly native to the Americas.