Psidium
- noun
- /ˈsɪdiəm/
- Specialized
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Psidium
- The Psidium genus includes many species of guava.
Examples
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The fruit of Psidium species is commonly known as guava.
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The botanist explained that Psidium is native to Central and South America.
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Many Psidium plants are cultivated for their sweet, edible fruit.
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Did you know that Psidium fruits are rich in vitamin C?
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Many Psidium plants are cultivated for their sweet, edible fruit.
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The fruit of Psidium species is commonly known as guava.
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Did you know that Psidium fruits are rich in vitamin C?
Synonyms
A group of tropical shrubs and small trees that includes guava
Compounds
- Specialized
A tropical bush or small tree with sweet red fruit called strawberry guava
- Specialized
A small tropical tree or shrub that makes small sweet yellow fruit called strawberry guava
Surface Forms
Etymology
Psidium is the scientific name for the group of trees and shrubs that produce guava. The name comes from a Latin form used by botanists, so when you see Psidium you can remember it means the 'guava' group.
