Genus Simarouba (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of Simaroubaceae; tropical American trees and shrubs having a pale soft wood and bitter bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Simarouba is a genus of plants in the family Simaroubaceae, commonly known as paradise trees or dysentery bark trees.
- The genus Simarouba includes species of tropical American trees and shrubs that are often used in traditional medicine.
- The genus Simarouba is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, where they can be found growing in forests and woodlands.
- Some species within the genus Simarouba are known to have edible seeds, while others are used as ornamental plants.
- The wood of trees in the genus Simarouba is pale and soft, making it less valuable for commercial use.