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Athrotaxis

Athrotaxis

9.9
A group of evergreen trees from Tasmania that make cones, like cypress trees
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The ancient forests of Tasmania are home to the rare Athrotaxis species.

Examples

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

  • The unique foliage of Athrotaxis makes it easily distinguishable from other conifers.

  • Botanists were thrilled to discover a new population of Athrotaxis in the remote highlands.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Athrotaxis species.

  • The unique foliage of Athrotaxis makes it easily distinguishable from other conifers.

  • The ancient forests of Tasmania are home to the rare Athrotaxis species.

  • Botanists were thrilled to discover a new population of Athrotaxis in the remote highlands.

Compounds

Athrotaxis selaginoides
  • Specialized
9.9

A slow-growing evergreen tree from the Tasmanian mountains with sharp inward-curving leaves

Surface Forms

Athrotaxis singular
Athrotaxes plural

Etymology

Athrotaxis comes from Greek parts athro- ('crowded') and -taxis ('arrangement'). The -taxis part is like the English word syntax, which also means 'arrangement', so the name gives the image of a tree with tightly packed leaves or branches and helps you remember these dense Tasmanian conifers.