Genus Guaiacum (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of evergreen resinous trees or shrubs of warm and tropical America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Guaiacum is a small group of evergreen resinous trees or shrubs native to warm and tropical America.
- Guaiacum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Zygophyllaceae, comprising about six species.
- The genus Guaiacum is characterized by its small, yellowish flowers and leathery, dark green leaves.
- Guaiacum trees are relatively slow-growing, with some species taking decades to reach their full height of up to 10 meters.
- In traditional medicine, the resin of the genus Guaiacum has been used for centuries to treat various ailments, including rheumatism and gout.