Genus Malus (Noun)
Meaning
Apple trees; found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Malus is a genus of about 30-35 species of deciduous trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae, with the apple being the most widely cultivated and consumed species.
- Apple trees, which belong to the genus Malus, are found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere and have been widely cultivated for thousands of years.
- The genus Malus includes a diverse range of species, from the familiar domesticated apple to wild apples that are an important food source for many animals.
- Many species within the genus Malus are valued for their ornamental flowers, with some varieties being used as garden trees or in landscape design.
- Some species within the genus Malus are also used as rootstocks for grafting domesticated apples, providing a hardy base for cultivated apple trees.