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Calophyllum

Definition:

a genus of tropical evergreen trees

Class:

plant noun (plants and fungi)

Plural:

Calophyllum*
(* Calophyllum may be used in a singular or plural context)

Original source:

WordNet

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Reference links

Wikipedia:

Calophyllum

Summary:

a flowering plant genus of around 180-200 species of tropical evergreen trees in the family Clusiaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek words καλος, meaning "beautiful", and φυλλον, meaning "leaf." Its members are native to...  (37 of 624 words, 5 images)

Britannica:

Clusiaceae

Summary:

the garcinia family, in the order Malpighiales, comprising about 40 genera of tropical trees and shrubs. Several are important for their fruits, ...  (22 of 102 words)

Wiktionary:

Clusiaceae

Summary:

a taxonomic family, within order Malpighiales - many trees, shrubs and vines some of which are commercially important for timber, resins etc  (22 of 25 words)

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