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Spondias

Spondias

9.9
Tropical trees that make small edible fruit with one seed, like the hog plum
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The fruits of Spondias are enjoyed fresh or used in beverages and preserves.

Examples

  • The Spondias tree is cultivated in many tropical regions for its tart fruit.

  • Some farmers grow Spondias for commercial export and as a food crop.

  • The Spondias tree produces delicious fruits.

  • Many Spondias species thrive in tropical climates.

  • Many farmers cultivate Spondias trees because of their delicious, edible fruits.

  • The Spondias tree is well-known for producing tangy fruits that are often harvested in summer.

  • In tropical regions, Spondias fruits are a popular ingredient in many local dishes and drinks.

Synonyms

genus Spondias
vsSpondias
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9.8

A group of tropical trees that produce fruits with a single seed like hog plum

has identical meaning but uses the shorter common form

Compounds

genus Spondias
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9.8

A group of tropical trees that produce fruits with a single seed like hog plum

Spondias mombin
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A tropical tree that makes small yellow fruit used for juice and jam

Spondias purpurea
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical shrub or small tree that grows purple edible fruit called jocote

Surface Forms

Spondias singular
Spondiases plural

Etymology

Spondias is a scientific name taken from an older local name used for these tropical fruit trees. A helpful way to remember Spondias is to think of it as the 'family' name for trees that give tart, one-seed fruits like the hog plum, so the name points directly to the fruit.