Pteropogon
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A group of small herb plants from Australia and South Africa
- noun
- Specialized
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Pteropogon
- Botanists recently reclassified some Helipterum species under the Pteropogon genus.
Examples
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The Pteropogon can be found in arid regions of both Australia and South Africa.
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Several species in the Pteropogon genus are notable for their attractive seed heads.
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The Pteropogon species are unique to Australia.
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Many Pteropogons thrive in arid environments.
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Botanists recently reclassified some Helipterum species under the Pteropogon genus.
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Several species in the Pteropogon genus are notable for their attractive seed heads.
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The Pteropogon can be found in arid regions of both Australia and South Africa.
Surface Forms
Pteropogon singular
Pteropogon plural
Etymology
Pteropogon comes from Greek parts ptero- 'wing', as in pterodactyl, and -pogon 'beard'. The plants often have fluffy seed heads that look like little beards or wings, so the name helps you picture this group of plants.
