Arbutus
Arbutus
Arbutus (/ɑːrˈbjuːtəs/) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. The name "Arbutus" was taken from Latin, where it referred to Arbutus unedo.
Etymology
The word Arbutus is derived from the Latin Arbutus unedo, meaning "strawberry tree". The name was first used in English as a name for the European species Arbutus unedo, and has been used for other members of the genus as well.
Description
Arbutus are small trees or shrubs with red flaking bark and edible red berries. Foliage is evergreen and flowers are bell shaped, produced in terminal panicles. The fruit is a rough-surfaced berry ripening to red or orange, which is edible but has minimal flavor.
Species
There are about 14 species in the genus, including:
- Arbutus unedo, also known as the strawberry tree
- Arbutus andrachne, commonly known as the Greek strawberry tree
- Arbutus canariensis, the Canary Madrone
- Arbutus xalapensis, commonly known as the Texas madrone
Related Terms
- Ericaceae, the family to which Arbutus belongs
- Madrone, a common name for several species of Arbutus
- Strawberry tree, a common name for Arbutus unedo
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arbutus
- Wikipedia's article - Arbutus
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