Jaboticaba Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Small evergreen tropical tree native to Brazil and West Indies but introduced into southern United States; grown in Brazil for its edible tough-skinned purple grapelike fruit that grows all along the branches.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jaboticaba tree has become a popular choice for home gardens and orchards in warm climates due to its unique fruit and relatively small size.
- Gardeners often recommend wearing gloves and protective clothing when handling jaboticaba tree fruit to avoid skin irritation from the sap.
- Visiting a jaboticaba tree grove is a popular tourist activity in parts of Brazil, attracting those interested in unusual fruits and trees.
- Pruning jaboticaba tree branches requires some skill and care to avoid damaging the delicate bark where the fruits grow.
- Jaboticaba tree flowers are small and white but highly fragrant, making them popular for attracting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.