Genus Persea (Noun)
Meaning
Avocado.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The avocado tree belongs to the genus Persea in the family Lauraceae.
- Avocados are fruits of the genus Persea and the only widely cultivated species is the Persea americana.
- The unique oil composition of the genus Persea makes avocados valuable for both culinary and industrial uses.
- Avocado is scientifically known as the genus Persea americana and it is native to the Americas.
- The trees of the genus Persea, including the avocado, are known to be relatively long-lived and can live up to 100 years.