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Phyllocladus alpinus

Phyllocladus alpinus

9.9
A small shrubby pine with scale-like leaves that grows in New Zealand mountains
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Phyllocladus alpinus
  • The Phyllocladus alpinus is commonly found in the mountainous regions of New Zealand.

Examples

  • Many conservation efforts aim to protect Phyllocladus alpinus from habitat loss.

  • Botanists studied the adaptations of Phyllocladus alpinus to harsh alpine environments.

  • The Phyllocladus alpinus thrives in cold climates.

  • I saw a Phyllocladus alpinus during my hike in New Zealand.

  • During my trip to the Southern Alps, I was thrilled to see a Phyllocladus alpinus growing amid the rocky terrain.

  • The unique structure of Phyllocladus alpinus allows it to survive in the harsh conditions of its alpine habitat.

  • Hikers often appreciate the sight of Phyllocladus alpinus as they climb through the breathtaking landscape of New Zealand.

Synonyms

Alpine celery pine
vsPhyllocladus alpinus
  • New Zealand
9.9

A small bushy tree from New Zealand that grows in mountains

includes both alpine and subalpine habitats rather than only high alpine

Surface Forms

Phyllocladus alpinus singular
Phyllocladus alpinuses plural
Phyllocladus alpinus plural

Morphology

Phyllocladus + alpinus

The binomial is compositional: the genus name 'Phyllocladus' denotes a type of tree/shrub with flattened, leaf-like stems and the epithet 'alpinus' is a Latin adjective meaning 'alpine' or 'from alpine regions'. A learner who knows these constituents can directly infer this refers to an alpine Phyllocladus (a small shrubby celery pine from alpine/subalpine areas), so the meaning is transparent.

Etymology

Phyllocladus alpinus comes from old Greek and Latin words. The parts phyllo- ('leaf') and -cladus ('branch') point to its leaf-like branches, and alpinus means 'from the mountains', which explains why this small pine grows in mountain areas.