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genus araujia

 

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Noun genus araujia has 1 sense
  1. Araujia, genus Araujia - small genus of South American evergreen vines
    --1 is a kind of dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus
    --1 is a member of Asclepiadaceae, family Asclepiadaceae, milkweed family
    --1 has members: cruel plant, Araujia sericofera

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Genus Araujia

Genus Araujia refers to a group of flowering plants belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It includes several species of climbing, perennial, and evergreen plants native to South America.

1. Noun (Plural: Genuses Araujia)

Sense 1:

Araujia, commonly known as the "cruel plant" due to its carnivorous nature, is a genus of vines with bell-shaped flowers and distinctive seed pods. The plants in this genus are known for their ability to trap and feed on small insects and other arthropods.

Sample Sentence:

The genus Araujia is fascinating as its species possess unique adaptations that allow them to catch and consume insects.

Sense 2:

Araujia, a genus of tropical plants with showy flowers, is popularly cultivated as ornamental plants in gardens and greenhouses worldwide.

Sample Sentence:

I recently planted some species from the genus Araujia in my garden to add a touch of exotic beauty.

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