Piptadenia (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American trees and shrubs; often placed in other genera.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pittosporum-like leaves and flat pods distinguish the Piptadenia tree in tropical regions.
- Taxonomists are continually reassessing and revising classifications, including that of Piptadenia trees.
- One may easily identify a Piptadenia shrub through the clustering flowers of vibrant yellow hue.
- Foresters examining forest ecology usually discuss both genera where Piptadenia can be found.
- An ecological characteristic typical of some tropical species such as the Piptadenia, includes thick deep taproots.