artocarpus
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of evergreen trees: Artocarpus is a genus of flowering plants in the mulberry family (Moraceae), native to Asia and the Pacific. These trees are now cultivated in tropical regions worldwide and are known for producing large, edible compound fruits.
Usage and Examples
- The Artocarpus genus includes several economically important species.
- Artocarpus altilis, the breadfruit tree, is a staple food source in many tropical islands.
- Botanists study the diverse species within the Artocarpus genus.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, Artocarpus is used as the formal genus name preceding the species name (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Artocarpus altilis: The scientific name for the breadfruit tree.
- Artocarpus heterophyllus: The scientific name for the jackfruit tree.
- Breadfruit: The common name for the fruit of .
- Jackfruit: The common name for the fruit of .
Synonyms
- Genus Artocarpus: The full taxonomic designation.
Noun
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evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit; jackfruit
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