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Chrysophyllum

Chrysophyllum

9.9
A tropical evergreen tree or shrub that makes edible fruit like the star apple
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɪsəˈfɪləm/
  • Specialized
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  • The Chrysophyllum genus includes the well-known star apple tree.

Examples

  • The Chrysophyllum genus includes the well-known star apple tree.

  • Many Chrysophyllum species are cultivated for their attractive foliage and fruit.

  • Botanists discovered a new species of Chrysophyllum in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The Chrysophyllum tree is known for its delicious star apples.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Chrysophyllum for its shade.

  • Botanists discovered a new species of Chrysophyllum in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Many Chrysophyllum species are cultivated for their attractive foliage and fruit.

Compounds

Chrysophyllum cainito
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen tree from the Caribbean and Central America that produces edible purple, star-shaped fruit and golden, silky leaf undersides

Chrysophyllum oliviforme
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with dark, hard wood and small purple fruits like plums

Surface Forms

Chrysophyllum singular
Chrysophyllums plural

Etymology

Chrysophyllum comes from Greek parts chryso- 'gold' and -phyllum 'leaf', so it literally means 'gold leaf'. Many trees in this group have shiny or golden leaves, so the name fits these tropical trees and shrubs.