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Ceratonia

Ceratonia

9.9
A group of flowering trees and shrubs in the pea family that includes the carob tree
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛrəˈtoʊniə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Ceratonia is best known for its species Ceratonia siliqua, the carob tree.

Examples

  • Botanists classify the carob under the genus Ceratonia.

  • The genus Ceratonia is best known for its species Ceratonia siliqua, the carob tree.

  • Seeds from Ceratonia trees have been used as a source of food and gum.

  • The Ceratonia tree thrives in Mediterranean climates.

  • Many people enjoy Ceratonia products for their health benefits.

  • Botanists classify the carob under the genus Ceratonia.

  • Seeds from Ceratonia trees have been used as a source of food and gum.

Compounds

Ceratonia siliqua
  • Specialized
9.9

A Mediterranean evergreen tree with edible pods used instead of chocolate

Surface Forms

Ceratonia singular
Ceratoniae plural

Etymology

The word Ceratonia comes from the Greek word keras meaning 'horn' because the carob tree has long, hard pods that look a little like horns. So the name describes this genus of trees that includes the carob.