Macadamia (Noun)
Meaning
Any tree of the genus Macadamia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The macadamia tree is native to Australia and is cultivated in many parts of the world for its edible nuts.
- Macadamia trees can grow up to 20 meters tall and have a spread of around 10 meters.
- In Hawaii, the macadamia tree is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants.
- The macadamia tree is a popular ornamental plant in many gardens due to its attractive flowers and foliage.
- Farmers in South Africa have successfully cultivated the macadamia tree as a cash crop, with the country becoming one of the world's largest producers of macadamia nuts.