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Elaeocarpus

Elaeocarpus

9.9
A group of tropical trees and shrubs with attractive flowers and fruits
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Elaeocarpus genus includes species native to Southeast Asia and Australia.

Examples

  • The Elaeocarpus tree is known for its beautiful flowers.

  • Some Elaeocarpus trees are cultivated for their attractive blue seeds.

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the Elaeocarpus genus in the tropical rainforest.

  • Many Elaeocarpus species thrive in tropical climates.

  • Some Elaeocarpus trees are cultivated for their attractive blue seeds.

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the Elaeocarpus genus in the tropical rainforest.

  • The Elaeocarpus genus includes species native to Southeast Asia and Australia.

Compounds

elaeocarpus family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of trees and shrubs that grow in warm places, some used for timber

Elaeocarpus grandis
  • Specialized
9.9

An Australian tree with strong pale wood, shiny green leaves, white flowers, and blue fruit

Surface Forms

Elaeocarpus singular
Elaeocarpuses plural

Etymology

Elaeocarpus comes from Greek roots elaeo- 'olive' and -carpus 'fruit', so the name means 'olive fruit' and fits these trees because many have small, round fruits that look a little like olives.