Sapodilla Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Large tropical American evergreen yielding chicle gum and edible fruit; sometimes placed in genus Achras.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sapodilla tree is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
- Sapodilla tree wood is prized for its strength and resistance to decay, making it useful for furniture-making.
- The sapodilla tree can grow up to 30 meters tall with a broad, spreading canopy.
- In some parts of Mexico, the sapodilla tree is considered a sacred tree due to its long history of providing fruit and shade.
- The sapodilla tree is often grown as a shade tree in coffee plantations in Central America.