malus

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A scientific term referring to a genus of trees found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, commonly known as apple trees.

• 🇨🇳苹果属，蔷薇科的一个属，包括苹果树等落叶乔木，广泛分布于北半球温带地区。

1. Apple tree genus C1 formal scientific

   A genus of deciduous trees or shrubs in the rose family, which includes the domesticated apple and various crabapple species.

   • The Malus genus is widely cultivated in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
   • Many species of Malus produce small, tart fruits known as crabapples.
   • Botanists classify the common apple tree as Malus domestica.

   🇨🇳苹果属