Ziziphus (Noun)
Meaning
Spiny chiefly tropical American and Asiatic shrubs: jujubes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jujube tree, also known as ziziphus, is a popular ornamental plant in many Asian countries.
- Ziziphus jujuba is a species of ziziphus that is widely cultivated for its edible fruit.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the fruit of the ziziphus plant is used to treat a variety of ailments.
- The ziziphus shrub is often used as a hedge or screen due to its dense, spiny branches.
- Ziziphus lotus is a species of ziziphus that is native to the Mediterranean region and is often used as a food source for wildlife.