Poncirus (Noun)
Meaning
One species: trifoliate orange.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Poncirus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae, but it is often used to refer specifically to the trifoliate orange species.
- The poncirus trifoliata is a small, deciduous tree that is native to northern China and Korea.
- Poncirus is used as a rootstock for citrus trees because of its tolerance to cold temperatures and resistance to certain diseases.
- In some parts of the world, poncirus is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native vegetation.
- The poncirus tree produces small, white flowers in the spring that are highly fragrant and attractive to bees.