Swietinia (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American mahogany trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The swietenia is a highly prized tree in the tropical regions of the Americas due to its beautiful wood grain.
- The main difference between Swietenia macrophylla and Swietenia mahagoni is the geographic distribution of the swietenia species.
- Tropical American mahogany, or swietenia, has been a popular choice for furniture-making for centuries.
- Africanized bees often build their hives in hollowed-out swietenia trees.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the swietenia from over-logging in the tropical rainforests.