Genus Salvadora (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of evergreen trees or shrubs; fruit is a drupe; grows in Africa through Arabia to India and China.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Salvadora includes about 3-4 species of flowering plants that are known for their fruit, which is a drupe with a single seed.
- The genus Salvadora is widely distributed in tropical Africa through Arabia to India and China.
- These evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Salvadora have adapted to a wide range of habitats.
- The most common species of the genus Salvadora is Salvadora persica, which is often used in traditional medicine.
- Species of the genus Salvadora have been used for various purposes such as food, medicine, and fuel.