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Annona diversifolia

Annona diversifolia

9.9
A tropical tree from Central America and southern United States that produces sweet whitish-pink fruit called ilama
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Annona diversifolia tree produces sweet, creamy fruit.

Examples

  • The Annona diversifolia is prized for its sweet, fragrant fruit in Central America.

  • In Florida, Annona diversifolia is often cultivated in gardens.

  • Many gardeners in Florida cultivate Annona diversifolia for its ornamental and edible qualities.

  • Researchers studied the seeds of Annona diversifolia to explore their potential medicinal properties.

  • Gardeners in Florida enjoy growing Annona diversifolia for its delicious, sweet fruit.

  • The Annona diversifolia tree produces large, creamy fruits that are popular in tropical regions.

  • Many farmers in southern United States cultivate Annona diversifolia due to its unique flavor.

Synonyms

ilama
vsAnnona diversifolia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree grown for its sweet white fruit with a pink tinge

is the botanical name used in formal scientific contexts
ilama tree
vsAnnona diversifolia
  • US
9.9

A tropical American tree that makes whitish fruit with a pink tint and soft sweet inside

is the botanical name used in formal scientific contexts

Surface Forms

Annona diversifolia singular
Annona diversifolias plural

Morphology

Annona + diversifolia

This is a Latin binomial combining the genus name 'Annona' (a tropical fruit tree) with a species epithet; a learner who knows the genus will understand that the phrase refers to a particular type of Annona. However, 'diversifolia' is a Latin/species epithet not listed in the dictionary and does not transparently convey the specific properties to a B1 learner, so the overall meaning is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Annona diversifolia may come from older words that describe the tree: Annona is from a Caribbean word for the custard-apple family, and diversifolia literally means 'different leaves'. So the name points to a fruit tree with varied leaves and whitish-pink fruit known as 'ilama'.