hagenia

/hæˈɡɛnɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, particularly Hagenia abyssinica, a tree native to the highlands of Ethiopia.

“The hagenia tree is a vital source of food and medicine for local communities in the Ethiopian highlands.”

Synonyms

  • flowering plant
  • rosaceae

Antonyms

  • non-flowering plant
  • weed