Mammee Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American tree having edible fruit with a leathery rind.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mammee tree is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, where it is widely cultivated for its fruit.
- In some parts of the Caribbean, the mammee tree is considered a delicacy and its fruit is eaten raw or used in jams and preserves.
- The mammee tree is a large evergreen that can grow up to 60 feet tall, with a broad trunk and a dense canopy.
- The fruit of the mammee tree has a leathery rind that is often green or yellow when ripe, and a soft, sweet pulp that surrounds a single seed.
- In traditional medicine, the bark and leaves of the mammee tree are used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and skin conditions.