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genus Ziziphus

genus Ziziphus

9.9
A group of spiny shrubs including the jujube that grow in tropical Asia and America
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Ziziphus
  • The genus Ziziphus includes several species valued for their edible fruit.

Examples

  • Many medicinal plants belong to the genus Ziziphus, notably the well-known jujube.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of the genus Ziziphus across Asian countries.

  • The genus Ziziphus includes several species of jujubes.

  • Did you know that genus Ziziphus is known for its spiny shrubs?

  • Researchers have identified the genus Ziziphus as a critical source of food in arid environments.

  • The genus Ziziphus is recognized for its significant role in traditional medicine in various cultures.

  • Farmers cultivate plants from the genus Ziziphus because of their resilience and nutritious fruit.

Synonyms

Ziziphus
vsgenus Ziziphus
  • Specialized
9.9

A spiny shrub or small tree from warm regions that makes sweet jujube fruits

focuses on shrubs found mainly in tropical America and Asia

Surface Forms

genus Ziziphus singular
genera Ziziphus plural

Morphology

genus + Ziziphus

The phrase is a straightforward compositional taxonomic label: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Ziziphus' denotes the genus called Ziziphus. This pattern (genus + name) is transparent and predictable across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents would understand the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Ziziphus comes from an old word in Greek and Arabic for the 'jujube' tree. The word genus means a group of related plants, so genus Ziziphus refers to the group of plants that includes the 'jujube' and similar trees.