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Genipa

Genipa

1 9.9
A tropical American evergreen tree or shrub with yellow flowers and edible fruit
  • noun
  • Specialized
: genipa
  • The Genipa genus is known for its attractive yellow flowers and edible fruit.

Examples

  • The fruit from some Genipa trees is used to make beverages in South America.

  • Look at that Genipa!

  • Botanists are studying various species within the Genipa genus for their medicinal properties.

  • The Genipa tree is known for its beautiful yellow flowers.

  • The genipa tree produces large, yellow flowers that attract many species of butterflies.

  • In addition to its beautiful flowers, the fruit of the genipa is known for its sweet and tangy flavor.

  • Many people in tropical regions enjoy harvesting the succulent genipa fruit during the summer months.

Compounds

Genipa americana
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree from the Caribbean and northern South America that has fruit the size of an orange

Surface Forms

Genipa singular
Genipas plural

Etymology

The word Genipa comes from the native South American name jenipapo, used in Brazil for the fruit. So Genipa is the name given to a tropical tree with yellow flowers and a thick, edible fruit.