Balanites

Translingual

Wikispecies

Proper noun

Balanites f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Zygophyllaceae – certain tropical trees and shrubs.

Usage notes

  • Although one would expect a genus name ending in -ites to be masculine, all specific adjectival epithets in this genus are feminine.
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