Juglans
Juglans Juglans
Juglans (pronounced: juːˈɡlɑːnz) is a plant genus of the family Juglandaceae. The term "Juglans" originates from the Latin "Jovis glans," which translates to "Jupiter's acorn."
Etymology
The name Juglans is derived from the Latin words "Jovis," meaning Jupiter's, and "glans," meaning acorn. This name was given due to the belief in Roman times that the walnut tree was of divine origin, specifically associated with Jupiter, the king of the gods.
Species
The genus Juglans includes several species, some of which are:
- Juglans regia - The English or Persian walnut
- Juglans nigra - The black walnut
- Juglans cinerea - The butternut or white walnut
- Juglans major - The Arizona walnut
- Juglans californica - The California black walnut
Related Terms
- Juglandaceae - The walnut family, to which Juglans belongs.
- Drupe - The type of fruit produced by plants in the Juglans genus.
- Deciduous - Referring to trees that shed their leaves annually, a characteristic of the Juglans genus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Juglans
- Wikipedia's article - Juglans
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