Eriobotrya

/ˌɛrioʊˈbɑtriə/ noun

Definition

A genus of flowering plants that includes the loquat, a small yellow fruit-bearing tree native to China and popular in warm climates.

Etymology

From Greek erion (wool) + botrys (cluster of grapes), describing the woolly flower clusters. Named for the fuzzy appearance of the fruit and flowers.

Kelly Says

Loquats are these delicious golden fruits that grow on trees with fuzzy flowers—the name literally means 'woolly grape cluster,' which is a perfect description!

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