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Fusanus

Fusanus

9.9
A group of trees and shrubs in the sandalwood family that grow in Australia and Asia and bear edible fruit
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Fusanus trees produce bright red fruits that are popular in native Australian cuisine.

Examples

  • Many species of Fusanus are valued for their edible seeds and hardwood.

  • Many species of Fusanus are found in Australia.

  • Researchers are studying Fusanus for its potential use in sustainable agriculture.

  • The Fusanus tree thrives in arid climates.

  • The Fusanus trees produce bright red fruits that are popular in native Australian cuisine.

  • Many species of Fusanus are valued for their edible seeds and hardwood.

  • Researchers are studying Fusanus for its potential use in sustainable agriculture.

Compounds

Fusanus acuminatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree that produces edible fruit and nut-like seeds called quandong

Surface Forms

Fusanus singular
Fusani plural

Etymology

Fusanus is the botanical name for a group of trees and shrubs in the sandalwood family, including quandongs with edible fruit. A helpful way to remember Fusanus is to split it into fu- (think 'fruit') and -sanus (think 'sandalwood'), so the name brings to mind 'fruiting sandalwood'.