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Averrhoa

Averrhoa

9.9
A group of tropical trees with leaves made of many small parts that produce starfruit
  • noun
  • /ˌævərˈhoʊə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Averrhoa genus includes the tree that produces starfruit.

Examples

  • The Averrhoa tree produces delicious star fruit.

  • Botanists studied several species within the Averrhoa group for their unique leaves and fruit.

  • Averrhoa trees have long been cultivated in tropical regions for their edible fruit.

  • I saw an Averrhoa in the botanical garden.

  • Averrhoa trees are known for their flavorful star fruit, commonly enjoyed in tropical cuisines.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Averrhoa genus for its ornamental foliage and delicious fruit.

  • The Averrhoa species thrives in warm climates, offering both beauty and tasty produce.

Compounds

Averrhoa bilimbi
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tropical tree that makes very sour cucumber-shaped fruit used in cooking

Averrhoa carambola
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree that makes yellow star-shaped fruit called star fruit

Surface Forms

Averrhoa singular
Averrhoas plural

Etymology

Averrhoa is a scientific name taken from the name of a medieval Arab scholar, often written as Averroes or Avicenna. Think of it like a family name that botanists gave to a group of tropical trees, which is why Averrhoa now names the genus that includes the starfruit tree.