Genus Macadamia (Noun)
Meaning
Trees or shrubs; Madagascar to Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Macadamia trees are part of a genus that originated in the tropical and subtropical regions of Madagascar to Australia.
- The genus Macadamia can be classified into four separate species, each ranging in various characteristics and classifications.
- A genus consisting of trees and shrubs in the family Proteaceae, Macadamia trees have played a large role in the ecosystem of Madagascar to Australia.
- Scientists have studied the genus Macadamia in hope of understanding the specific growth habits and requirements of the trees.
- The leaves of the genus Macadamia can be incredibly thick, which provides protection from the wind and intense heat of the tropical regions.