Machaerium
plant genus
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The term "Machaerium" is associated with plants, specifically trees from the genus Machaerium within the pea family (Fabaceae). These trees are a source of commercial rosewoods. The name "jacaranda" is also applied to these Machaerium species, though it more commonly refers to ornamental trees in the genus Jacaranda known for their vibrant blue or violet flowers. The genus Machaerium is native to Central and South America and the West Indies.1
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