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Salvadora

Salvadora

9.9
Evergreen trees or shrubs with small fruit that grow in Africa and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Salvadora
  • The Salvadora genus includes the well-known toothbrush tree, Salvadora persica.

Examples

  • The Salvadora genus includes the well-known toothbrush tree, Salvadora persica.

  • The Salvadora tree is known for its medicinal properties.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species in the Salvadora genus growing in arid regions.

  • Local populations use the fruit of Salvadora shrubs as a traditional food source.

  • In India, Salvadora species are often used in traditional medicine.

  • Local populations use the fruit of Salvadora shrubs as a traditional food source.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species in the Salvadora genus growing in arid regions.

Compounds

Salvadora family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of shrubs and small trees from Africa and Asia, including the toothbrush tree

Salvadora persica
  • Specialized
9.9

A small evergreen shrub or tree whose twigs people use as natural toothbrushes and whose shoots camels eat

Surface Forms

Salvadora singular
Salvadoras plural

Etymology

Salvadora likely comes from the Latin root salv- meaning 'save', and it is like the name Salvador which means 'saviour'. A helpful way to remember this is that some Salvadora trees, such as the toothbrush tree, have been used to protect or 'save' people's teeth and health.