Vangueria Madagascariensis (Noun)
Meaning
Shrubby tree of Madagascar occasionally cultivated for its edible apple-shaped fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Vangueria madagascariensis is a shrubby tree native to Madagascar that is occasionally cultivated for its edible fruit.
- In its native Madagascar, Vangueria madagascariensis is sometimes used as a hedge or border plant.
- The Vangueria madagascariensis is valued for its edible, apple-shaped fruit which can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and preserves.
- In traditional medicine, various parts of the Vangueria madagascariensis tree are used to treat a range of ailments.
- The fruit of the Vangueria madagascariensis tree is said to have a sweet, slightly tart taste and is often eaten fresh from the tree.