malus

Thân thiện

The gardener planted a young malus in the orchard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of small deciduous trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae: "Malus" is the scientific genus name for trees commonly known as apple trees. These trees are characterized by their spring blossoms and pome fruit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The orchard contained several species of Malus.
  • Malus domestica is the species that produces most of the apples we eat.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy: The term "Malus" is used formally to classify and discuss this specific genus within the rose family (Rosaceae).
  • The study focused on the disease resistance within the genus Malus.

Variants and Related Words

• Malus domestica (n): The primary cultivated species for edible apples.
  • Most commercial apple varieties belong to Malus domestica.
• Crabapple: A common name for many wild species of Malus, often producing smaller, tarter fruit.
  • The crabapple, a type of Malus, is popular for ornamental landscaping.

Synonyms

• Apple tree: The common name for trees of the genus Malus.
• Crab apple tree: Specifically for the wild, often ornamental, species.

Notes

• The word "Malus" is a Latin-derived scientific term used primarily in botanical contexts. It is not typically used in everyday conversation, where "apple tree" is preferred.

Học thuật

Noun

1. apple trees; found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Malus
• genus Malus