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genus ceiba

 

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Noun genus ceiba has 1 sense
  1. Ceiba, genus Ceiba - tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers
    --1 is a kind of dilleniid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of Bombacaceae, family Bombacaceae

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Genus Ceiba

Description:

The genus Ceiba refers to a group of tropical trees that belong to the Malvaceae family. These majestic trees are known for their towering height, large buttress roots, and distinctive palmate leaves. They are native to various regions in Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia.

Sample Sentences:

  • The genus Ceiba includes several species, such as Ceiba pentandra and Ceiba speciosa.
  • These trees are revered by indigenous communities for their cultural and spiritual significance.
  • The ceiba trees in the Amazon rainforest provide essential habitat for numerous species of animals.
  • The bark of Ceiba trees is often used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.

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