Genus Melicocca (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American trees and shrubs bearing berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Melicocca is a group of tropical American trees and shrubs that are known for their edible berries.
- The trees of the genus Melicocca are commonly found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- The genus Melicocca includes several species of trees and shrubs that are valued for their fruit, timber, and medicinal properties.
- In some parts of the Caribbean, the genus Melicocca is also known as the "Spanish lime" due to the resemblance of its fruit to a lime.
- The genus Melicocca is a member of the family Sapindaceae, which includes a diverse range of tropical trees and shrubs that are found in many parts of the world.