genus prosopis

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Noun genus prosopis has 1 sense

Prosopis, genus Prosopis - genus of tropical or subtropical branching shrubs or trees: mesquite
--₁ is a kind of rosid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of Mimosoideae, subfamily Mimosoideae
--₁ has members: mesquite, mesquit

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Genus Prosopis

Definition: Genus Prosopis refers to a taxonomic group of flowering plants within the legume family, Fabaceae, commonly known as mesquites or algarrobo trees.

Sample sentences:

The genus Prosopis is known for its ability to withstand arid conditions.
Several species belonging to the genus Prosopis are native to South America.
Prosopis juliflora, a species within the genus, has become invasive in certain regions.
The wood obtained from genus Prosopis trees is highly valued for its hardness and durability.

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