Punica
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A group of flowering plants that includes the pomegranate
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Punica
- Many gardeners enjoy growing Punica species for their beautiful flowers and edible fruit.
- Punica pomegranate
Examples
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In Mediterranean climates, Punica plants thrive and produce abundant fruit.
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The fruit of the Punica granatum tree is commonly known as the pomegranate.
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And here we are, Pulse Punica, the porridge of Carthage.
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And here we are, Pulse Punica, the porridge of Carthage.
Compounds
Punica granatum
- Specialized
7.5
A small tree or shrub that produces large red fruit with many edible seeds
Surface Forms
Punica main
Etymology
Punica comes from the Latin word punicus, which means 'of Carthage', because the Romans thought the pomegranate came from that area and called it the 'Carthaginian apple'. That's why Punica is the scientific name for the pomegranate and its relatives.
