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Manilkara

Manilkara

9.9
A group of large tropical evergreen trees that have milky sap
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Manilkara produce edible fruit enjoyed in many tropical countries.

Examples

  • The sap of Manilkara trees is used in making chicle for gum.

  • The Manilkara tree is known for its durable wood.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new Manilkara species in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Many species of Manilkara grow in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new Manilkara species in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Several species of Manilkara produce edible fruit enjoyed in many tropical countries.

  • The sap of Manilkara trees is used in making chicle for gum.

Compounds

Manilkara bidentata
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tropical tree from the Americas that makes a sticky gum and very hard wood

Manilkara zapota
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tropical evergreen tree that produces sweet fruit and a sticky sap used for chewing gum

Surface Forms

Manilkara singular
Manilkaras plural

Etymology

Manilkara comes from local names for tropical trees that give a white, 'milky' sap and sweet fruit, and one famous species is the sapodilla, whose sap was used to make chicle gum. So, Manilkara now names a group of large evergreen tropical trees known for their milky sap and edible fruit.