Livistona
- noun
- Specialized
- A mature Livistona can grow several meters tall with striking, fan-shaped leaves.
Examples
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Botanists studied the growth patterns of Livistona in its native Australian habitat.
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The park's greenhouse boasts a beautiful display of Livistona from Southeast Asia.
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Look at that Livistona!
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What a beautiful Livistona!
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Botanists studied the growth patterns of Livistona in its native Australian habitat.
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A mature Livistona can grow several meters tall with striking, fan-shaped leaves.
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The park's greenhouse boasts a beautiful display of Livistona from Southeast Asia.
Compounds
- Australian
An Australian palm tree with fan shaped leaves and edible young leaf buds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Livistona is a genus name that comes from a person's surname being used as the plant's name, a common way scientists honour someone. So think of Livistona as the 'family name' for these palms — a handy reminder that it refers to a group of tall, fan-shaped palms with large leaves.