Genus Myrciaria (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of tropical American trees and shrubs of the myrtle family.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Myrciaria is a genus of tropical American trees and shrubs of the myrtle family, notable for the guavaberry and the cambuca fruit they produce.
- Genus Myrciaria consists of approximately 32 species that produce small white flowers, often accompanied by edible fruits.
- The Myrciaria genus has become popular in gardens among the tropical region due to its adaptability and fruit production.
- The guava fruit belongs to the genus Myrciaria, along with other tropical trees producing berries like the cambuca and the guavaberry.
- Myrciaria fruits, guavas, and cambucas are popular for jams and jellies in tropical America where the genus is widely distributed.