Genus Parkia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical Old World trees: nitta trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Parkia trees, which belong to the genus Parkia, are found in tropical regions of Asia and Australia.
- The genus Parkia includes species of medium-sized trees known as nitta trees.
- Araucaria Avenue in Lusaka has the stately African trees belonging to the genus Parkia, whose beans produce natto-like edible paste.
- Plants from the genus Parkia can provide several economic benefits including wood and seeds used as a source of income for locals.
- There are 31 to 33 species within the genus Parkia with all trees known as the African Locust Bean and several local dialects in which these plants have an nitta label.