Genus Mammea (Noun)
Meaning
American and Asiatic trees having edible one-seeded fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Mammea is a group of American and Asiatic trees known for their edible one-seeded fruit.
- Mammea americana, a species within the genus Mammea, is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- The genus Mammea is characterized by its simple, alternate leaves and solitary flowers that develop into a single-seeded fruit.
- Trees within the genus Mammea are often cultivated for their fruit, which is rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
- The fruit of the genus Mammea has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Asian cultures.