phellodendron

Thân thiện

The phellodendron tree has thick, corky bark that feels rough to the touch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of trees: "Phellodendron" is the scientific name for a small genus of deciduous trees native to East Asia. These trees are known for being aromatic and for often having thick, corky bark.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The phellodendron in the arboretum has particularly thick bark. (The tree of the genus Phellodendron in the arboretum has particularly thick bark.)
  • Extracts from phellodendron are sometimes used in traditional medicine. (Extracts from trees of the genus Phellodendron are sometimes used in traditional medicine.)

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/technical contexts: The word is primarily used in scientific, horticultural, or pharmacological discussions.
  • The study focused on the antimicrobial properties of Phellodendron amurense. (The study focused on the antimicrobial properties of the Amur cork tree, a species within the genus Phellodendron.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cork tree: A common name for trees in the genus, particularly (Amur cork tree).
• Amur cork tree: The common name for , a specific species within the genus.

Synonyms

• Cork tree (as a common name for species within this genus).
• There are no direct common-language synonyms for the scientific genus name "Phellodendron."

Related Phrases/Idioms

• This is a scientific term. It is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small genus of aromatic deciduous trees of east Asia often having thick corky bark

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Phellodendron
• genus Phellodendron