Pithecellobium (Noun)
Meaning
Thorny shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical America and Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pithecellobium is a genus of thorny shrubs and trees commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of America and Asia.
- The park ranger warned us about the sharp thorns of the pithecellobium tree that grew along the hiking trail.
- In the tropical forest, the pithecellobium tree stood out with its vibrant flowers and twisted branches.
- The local villagers used the wood from the pithecellobium tree to create beautiful and durable furniture.
- The botanist spent years studying the unique characteristics of the pithecellobium genus and its various species.