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Bertholletia

Bertholletia

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A group of trees from South America that includes the Brazil nut tree
  • noun
  • /ˌbɜrθəˈlɛtiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Bertholletia
  • The Bertholletia genus includes the tree responsible for producing Brazil nuts.

Examples

  • The Bertholletia tree thrives in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Scientists are studying the growth patterns of Bertholletia in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Conservation efforts have focused on protecting wild populations of Bertholletia.

  • Many people enjoy the nuts from the Bertholletia tree.

  • Scientists are studying the growth patterns of Bertholletia in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The Bertholletia genus includes the tree responsible for producing Brazil nuts.

  • Conservation efforts have focused on protecting wild populations of Bertholletia.

Synonyms

genus Bertholletia
vsBertholletia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical South American trees that includes the Brazil nut tree

is the same but emphasizes the well known Brazil nut species

Compounds

Bertholletia excelsa
  • Specialized
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A tall South American tree that produces Brazil nuts

genus Bertholletia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical South American trees that includes the Brazil nut tree

Surface Forms

Bertholletia singular
Bertholletias plural

Etymology

The word Bertholletia is named after the French chemist Berthollet. So, Bertholletia is the scientific name given to the Brazil nut tree and its close relatives.