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Afrocarpus

Afrocarpus

9.9
A group of evergreen trees and shrubs from Africa called yellowwood used for timber
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The majestic Afrocarpus trees dominate the highland forests of southern Africa.

Examples

  • Timber from Afrocarpus is highly valued for its durability and attractive appearance.

  • The Afrocarpus tree can grow up to 30 meters tall.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Afrocarpus genus.

  • Many Afrocarpuses are found in the forests of East Africa.

  • The majestic Afrocarpus trees dominate the highland forests of southern Africa.

  • Timber from Afrocarpus is highly valued for its durability and attractive appearance.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Afrocarpus genus.

Compounds

Afrocarpus falcata
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium-sized evergreen tree that grows in South Africa

Surface Forms

Afrocarpus singular
Afrocarpuses plural

Etymology

Afrocarpus joins Afro- meaning 'Africa' with -carpus from a Greek word meaning 'fruit', a common ending in plant names. So, Afrocarpus points to a fruiting plant from Africa and helps you remember it is a group of African evergreen trees often called yellowwood.