What is another word for cercidium?
Pronunciation: [sɜːsˈɪdi͡əm] (IPA) 
Cercidium is a genus of small trees native to the southwestern region of North America. These trees are commonly known as Palo Verde, which means "green stick" in Spanish, and have a distinct greenish-blue bark. Other names for cercidium include ironwood, desert ironwood, and sclerocarya. The term ironwood is used because of the tree's dense, hard wood that is resistant to rot and insects. The name sclerocarya is derived from the Greek word for "hard nut," as the tree's fruit pod is extremely tough. No matter what it's called, cercidium is an important part of desert ecosystems and provides valuable shade and habitat for wildlife.
