chlorophora

/klɔr.əˈfɔr.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of tropical trees, especially the mountain mahogany (C. tinctoria), valued for its timber and tannins.

“The species of chlorophora in the rainforest were crucial for the local ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • mountain mahogany
  • tropical trees

Antonyms

  • desert plants
  • temperate trees