Genus Pyrus (Noun)
Meaning
Fruit trees native to the Old World: pears.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Pyrus includes many species of fruit trees native to the Old World, with pears being one of the most widely cultivated.
- Pears are a type of fruit that belongs to the genus Pyrus, which comprises over 70 species of deciduous trees.
- The genus Pyrus is a group of fruit trees that originated in the Old World, with pears being a staple crop in many ancient civilizations.
- Many species within the genus Pyrus are valued for their edible fruits, timber, and ornamental value.
- The genus Pyrus is closely related to other fruit tree genera, such as Malus and Sorbus, and is part of the rose family, Rosaceae.