Punica
9.8
A group of flowering plants that includes the pomegranate
- noun
- /ˈpjuːnɪkə/
- Specialized
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Punica
- The pomegranate, known scientifically as Punica granatum, is often used in cooking and desserts.
Examples
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I suppose it's plausible, but I don't know whether a given Punica could be self-fertile or how readily they'll set fruit.
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Punica granatum (pomegranate, dwarf pomegranate) -- again with the houseplant book making claims.
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Gardeners enjoy growing Punica plants because of their beautiful flowers and tasty fruit.
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In ancient times, the fruit of Punica was believed to have medicinal properties.
Compounds
Punica granatum
- Specialized
7.5
A small tree or shrub that produces large red fruit with many edible seeds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Punica comes from the Latin punicus meaning 'of Carthage', since ancient people linked the pomegranate with that region. So Punica became the plant name for the pomegranate and plants like it.
