Genus Vanilla (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of tropical climbing orchids; Old and New Worlds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Vanilla is a large genus of tropical climbing orchids that consists of about 110 species found in the Old and New Worlds.
- The flowers of the genus Vanilla are small and yellowish-green, but their sweet fragrance is highly valued.
- The genus Vanilla is the source of true vanilla, a spice that is widely used in cooking and baking.
- Orchids in the genus Vanilla are cultivated for their edible seed pods, which are a key ingredient in many sweet dishes.
- The genus Vanilla is native to tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, where the plants thrive in shaded and humid environments.