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Meaning of gymnocladus
gymnocladus (n)
small genus of deciduous trees of China and United States having paniculate flowers and thick pulpy pods
gymnocladus (n.)
A genus of leguminous plants; the Kentucky coffee tree. The leaves are cathartic, and the seeds a substitute for coffee.
gymnocladus Sentence Examples
- Gymnocladus dioicus, commonly known as the Kentucky coffeetree, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America.
- The gymnocladus has distinctive bipinnately compound leaves with large, oval leaflets.
- Gymnocladus trees are prized for their attractive bark, which exfoliates to reveal a mottled pattern of gray and brown.
- The gymnocladus's flowers are small and white, blooming in clusters in the spring.
- The fruit of the gymnocladus is a large, brown pod containing several round seeds.
- Gymnocladus seeds were historically used as a substitute for coffee beans.
- The gymnocladus is a popular ornamental tree, often planted for its shade and bold foliage.
- Gymnocladus trees are relatively low-maintenance and disease-resistant.
- The gymnocladus is a host plant for several species of butterflies and moths.
- Gymnocladus dioicus is the only species in its genus.
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small genus of deciduous trees of China and United States having paniculate flowers and thick pulpy podsA genus of leguminous plants; the Kentucky coffee tree.
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Gymnocladus dioicus, commonly known as the Kentucky coffeetree, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America.
The gymnocladus has distinctive bipinnately compound leaves with large, oval leaflets.
Gymnocladus trees are prized for their attractive bark, which exfoliates to reveal a mottled pattern of gray and brown.
The gymnocladus's flowers are small and white, blooming in clusters in the spring.
