Cynometra

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Cynometra

Description Cynometra is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The name Cynometra is derived from the Greek words “kyon” meaning dog and “metron” meaning measure, referring to the fruit pod that resembles a dog’s ear. There are approximately 100 species of Cynometra, ranging from shrubs to trees.…