custard apple tree
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Definition
Noun: A tropical American tree that produces fruit with soft, sweet, edible flesh. The term refers to several species within the genus Annona.
Examples
- The custard apple tree in our garden finally bore fruit this year.
- They planted a custard apple tree for its shade and delicious fruit.
- The fruit from the custard apple tree is often used to make desserts and smoothies.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical context: In botanical or agricultural texts, "custard apple tree" specifically denotes trees of the genus , such as (the custard apple) or (the sugar apple).
- The study focused on the pollination habits of the custard apple tree.
Variants and Related Words
- Custard apple (n): The fruit produced by the custard apple tree. It has a creamy, sweet pulp.
- She bought a ripe custard apple from the market.
- Annona (n): The genus name for a group of flowering plants that includes the custard apple tree.
- Several Annona species are cultivated for their edible fruit.
Synonyms
- Sugar apple tree (specifically for ).
- Bullock's-heart tree (specifically for ).
Related Phrases
- Custard apple cultivation: The practice of growing these trees.
- He is an expert in custard apple cultivation.
- Custard apple orchard: A plantation of custard apple trees.
- We visited a large custard apple orchard in the region.
Noun
- any of several tropical American trees bearing fruit with soft edible pulp