Genus Lysiloma (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of tropical American trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and flat straight pods.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lysiloma is a small genus of tropical American trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and flat straight pods.
- The genus Lysiloma, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, produces showy clusters of small flowers.
- Lysiloma thrives in well-drained soils and provides an excellent choice for landscaping purposes in tropical climates.
- One of the most notable species within the genus Lysiloma is the Lysiloma latisiliquum, commonly known as the bahama lysiloma.
- Taxonomists often group the genus Lysiloma with other tropical genera, highlighting their similar leaf and seed pod structures.