Pond-apple Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Small evergreen tree of tropical America with edible fruit; used chiefly as grafting stock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pond-apple tree was commonly used in the tropical regions for grafting due to its strong and adaptable roots.
- Locals enjoyed the fruit of the pond-apple tree which grew in abundance along the riverbanks.
- Gardeners chose the pond-apple tree as the ideal grafting stock for other citrus varieties in the warm climate.
- Farmers relied on the pond-apple tree as a base for their orange and lemon trees, which were highly prized in the area.
- Travelers would often see the pond-apple tree while trekking through the dense tropical forests of South America.