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Eriobotrya

Eriobotrya

9.9
A group of Asian evergreen fruit trees that includes the loquat
  • noun
  • /ˌɛriˈɒbtrɪə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Eriobotria
  • The Eriobotrya genus includes the popular loquat tree, valued for its sweet orange fruit.

Examples

  • In Asia, Eriobotrya trees are often cultivated in home gardens for both shade and fruit.

  • I planted an Eriobotrya in my backyard last spring.

  • Botanists compared several species within the Eriobotrya genus to study their growth patterns.

  • The Eriobotrya tree produces delicious fruits.

  • In Asia, Eriobotrya trees are often cultivated in home gardens for both shade and fruit.

  • The Eriobotrya genus includes the popular loquat tree, valued for its sweet orange fruit.

  • I planted an Eriobotrya in my backyard last spring.

Synonyms

genus Eriobotrya
vsEriobotrya
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Asian trees that keep leaves all year and make edible fruit like loquat

is the general name for the same group without family detail

Compounds

Eriobotrya japonica
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen tree that makes small fuzzy yellow fruit with a large stone called loquat

genus Eriobotrya
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Asian trees that keep leaves all year and make edible fruit like loquat

Surface Forms

Eriobotrya singular
Eriobotryas plural

Etymology

Eriobotrya comes from Greek parts erio- ('wool') and botrys ('bunch'). The name points to the plant's fuzzy, wool-like leaves and its clusters of flowers or fruit, so it fits the loquat and its close relatives.