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pterocarpus

/ˌtɛr.əˈkɑːr.pəs/

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noun

/ˌtɛr.əˈkɑːr.pəs/formalscientific
  • ruРод тропических деревьев или лиан, обычно характеризующийся ширококрылыми стручками.

A genus of tropical trees or climbers, typically characterized by broadly winged pods.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of tropical trees or climbing plants, typically characterized by broadly winged seed pods.

    ruРод тропических деревьев

    • Pterocarpus species are native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
    • The wood of Pterocarpus trees is highly valued for its durability and color.
    • Botanists classify several timber trees under the genus Pterocarpus.