genus areca Antonyms
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Meaning of genus areca
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genus areca (n)
a monocotyledonous genus of palm trees
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a monocotyledonous genus of palm trees
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Areca comprises a group of palm trees native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Areca palms are characterized by their slender, unbranched stems and pinnate leaves.
The most well-known species in the genus Areca is the betel palm (Areca catechu), which is cultivated for its nuts.
The betel nut, also known as the "areca nut," is widely used as a masticatory and stimulant in Southeast Asia.
