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Lepidobotrys

Lepidobotrys

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A group of related trees that grow in parts of Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Lepidobotrys
  • The family Lepidobotryaceae is represented chiefly by the genus Lepidobotrys.

Examples

  • The Lepidobotrys tree can grow up to 20 meters tall.

  • The family Lepidobotryaceae is represented chiefly by the genus Lepidobotrys.

  • Botanists discovered a new member of the Lepidobotrys genus in a remote African forest.

  • The rare Lepidobotrys species were studied for their unique floral structures.

  • Many species of Lepidobotrys thrive in tropical climates.

  • Botanists discovered a new member of the Lepidobotrys genus in a remote African forest.

  • The rare Lepidobotrys species were studied for their unique floral structures.

Surface Forms

Lepidobotrys singular
Lepidobotryses plural

Etymology

Lepidobotrys comes from Greek parts lepido- meaning 'scale' and -botrys meaning 'bunch', like a bunch of grapes. So the name describes a tree with 'scaly clusters' of flowers or fruit.