durio

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durio

The durio tree in the garden produces large, spiky fruits.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A genus of trees: Durio is a taxonomic genus comprising tall, tropical Asian trees belonging to the family Malvaceae (historically placed in Bombacaceae). The genus is best known for producing the durian fruit.

Usage
  • is used almost exclusively in scientific, botanical, or formal contexts to refer to the genus.
  • It is typically italicized in writing, as is standard for genus names.
Examples
  • The genus includes several species, the most famous being .
  • Botanists study the floral biology of to understand its pollination mechanisms.
  • trees are native to Southeast Asia.
Advanced Usage
  • The genus name is often followed by a specific epithet to name a particular species (e.g., , ).
  • In taxonomic discussions, the family classification may be noted: " is a genus in the subfamily Helicteroideae of the family Malvaceae."
Variants and Related Words
  • Durian (n): The common name for the large, spiky, and pungent-smelling fruit produced by trees of the genus .
    • The durian is often called the "king of fruits."
Synonyms
  • Genus Durio: The full taxonomic designation.
Different Meanings
  • There are no other common meanings for outside of its specific use as a botanical genus name.
durio

The durio tree in the garden produces large, spiky fruits.

Noun
  1. a genus of tall Asian trees of the family Bombacaceae

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