Ceratonia
Ceratonia
Ceratonia (pronunciation: /sɛrəˈtoʊniə/) is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Caesalpinioideae and is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East.
Etymology
The term "Ceratonia" is derived from the Greek word 'keration' which means 'little horn'. This is in reference to the hard, horn-like pods produced by the trees in this genus.
Description
Ceratonia includes evergreen trees and shrubs characterized by their pinnate leaves and dense, leathery pods. The most well-known species in this genus is Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the carob tree. The pods of the carob tree are often used as a chocolate substitute in food products.
Related Terms
- Ceratonia siliqua: The most well-known species in the Ceratonia genus, commonly known as the carob tree.
- Fabaceae: The pea family, to which the Ceratonia genus belongs.
- Caesalpinioideae: The subfamily within the Fabaceae family that includes the Ceratonia genus.
- Mediterranean region: The region where Ceratonia species are native.
- Middle East: Another region where Ceratonia species are native.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ceratonia
- Wikipedia's article - Ceratonia
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