aleurites fordii

noun

Meaning

A deciduous tree native to southern China, cultivated primarily for the drying oil extracted from its seeds.

Examples

Aleurites fordii is widely recognized for its rapid growth and ornamental white flowers.
Historically, the cultivation of Aleurites fordii became a significant agricultural industry in parts of the southern United States.

Synonyms: tung oil tree, tung tree

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aleurites fordii

noun

Pronunciation: əˈlʊəraɪtiːz ˈfɔːrdiˌaɪ

Definition

A deciduous tree native to southern China, cultivated primarily for the drying oil extracted from its seeds.

Examples

Aleurites fordii is widely recognized for its rapid growth and ornamental white flowers.
Historically, the cultivation of Aleurites fordii became a significant agricultural industry in parts of the southern United States.
The oil derived from Aleurites fordii is prized by woodworkers for its durable, water-resistant properties.

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