pond apple
The 'pond apple' is both the name of a tree and its fruit, commonly found in tropical and subtropical wetlands.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions, known for growing in wet, swampy areas.
Example
- The pond apple tree is often found in the wetlands of Florida.
C1Botany
(scientific)The fruit of the Annona glabra tree, usually greenish-yellow and similar in shape to an apple.
Example
- The pond apple fruit is not commonly eaten but can be found in certain local markets.
Similar
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