Genus Pterocarya (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic nut trees: wing nuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pterocarya is a genus of trees in the walnut family Juglandaceae, commonly known as Asiatic nut trees or wing nuts.
- The genus Pterocarya is native to Asia, with species distributed from the Caucasus to Japan and the Himalayas.
- Species of the genus Pterocarya are deciduous and have alternate, compound leaves and edible nuts.
- Pterocarya fraxinifolia is a species of the genus Pterocarya and is known for its large, spreading canopy and edible nuts.
- The genus Pterocarya is often cultivated as an ornamental tree in Europe and North America for its attractive foliage and edible nuts.