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blighia

/ˈblaɪ.ɡi.ə/

Tradução: Gênero de pequenas árvores e arbustos perenes da África Ocidental, cultivado por seus frutos carnosos com três sementes, comestíveis quando maduros.

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noun

/ˈblaɪ.ɡi.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ptGênero de pequenas árvores e arbustos perenes da África Ocidental, cultivado por seus frutos carnosos com três sementes, comestíveis quando maduros.

A small genus of western African evergreen trees and shrubs, known for producing fleshy, three-seeded fruits that are edible when properly ripe.

nome próprio

  1. Genus of African treesC2formal

    A small genus of evergreen trees and shrubs native to western Africa, known for bearing fleshy, capsular fruits with three seeds that are edible only when neither unripe nor overripe.

    ptBlighia

    • The Blighia genus includes the ackee fruit, which is a staple in Jamaican cuisine.
    • Botanists study Blighia trees for their unique fruiting characteristics.
    • The seeds of Blighia species require careful timing for safe consumption.