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源自拉丁语prūnus(李树),可能借自古希腊语προῦνον(proûnon)。
❶ 李属植物的学名,包括樱桃、李子、杏、桃等常见果树,属于蔷薇科,广泛分布于北温带地区。
“The cherry tree belongs to the genus Prunus.”
(樱桃树属于李属植物。)
“Prunus includes many economically important fruit trees.”
(李属包含许多具有重要经济价值的果树。)
Prunus persica — 桃树的学名,特指普通桃树这一物种,原产于中国。
“Prunus persica is commonly known as the peach tree.”
(Prunus persica通常被称为桃树。)
Prunus avium — 甜樱桃的学名,区别于酸樱桃,果实较大且甜度高。
“The sweet cherries we eat fresh are usually Prunus avium.”
(我们鲜食的甜樱桃通常属于Prunus avium。)