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Poncirus

Poncirus

9.9
A small thorny shrub used in gardens that is related to orange trees
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Poncirus trifoliata is valued for its cold hardiness and ornamental qualities.

Examples

  • Horticulturists often use Poncirus as a rootstock for grafting oranges and lemons.

  • Poncirus trifoliata is known for its distinctive trifoliate leaves and thorny branches.

  • The Poncirus genus is closely related to true citrus plants.

  • The Poncirus plant is often used as a rootstock for citrus trees.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Poncirus for its ornamental value.

  • Many gardeners choose Poncirus plants for their ability to withstand harsh winters.

  • The Poncirus shrub produces small, sour fruit that is often used in preserves.

Compounds

Poncirus trifoliata
  • Specialized
9.9

A small thorny Chinese tree with scented flowers and inedible fruit used for grafting and hedges

Surface Forms

Poncirus singular
Ponciruses plural

Etymology

Poncirus is the plant name given to a small, thorny citrus shrub and likely comes from a person's name used when scientists named the group. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Poncirus trifoliata, where trifoliata means 'three-leaved', so the name points to the hardy citrus with three-part leaves.