NOUN | plant | Catha, genus Catha | a genus of African evergreen shrubs characterized by thick leaves and white flowers |
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Meaning | A genus of African evergreen shrubs characterized by thick leaves and white flowers. | |
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Synonym | genus Catha | |
Member of | Celastraceae, family Celastraceae, spindle-tree family, staff-tree family | Trees and shrubs and woody vines usually having bright-colored fruits |
Members | Catha edulis | A shrub that is cultivated by Arabs for its leaves which are chewed or used to make tea |
Broader | gymnosperm genus | A genus of gymnosperms |
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