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Symplocus

Symplocus

9.9
A group of flowering trees and shrubs that grow in tropical regions
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Symplocus genus consists of trees and shrubs found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the Symplocus genus in Southeast Asia.

  • The leaves of some Symplocus species have been traditionally used for medicinal purposes.

  • The Symplocus tree grows in warm climates.

  • Have you ever seen a Symplocus plant?

  • The Symplocus genus includes various species known for their sweet-tasting leaves.

  • In the forest, we encountered a rare Symplocus shrub with vibrant flowers.

  • Researchers are studying the ecological role of the Symplocus plants in their native habitats.

Compounds

Symplocus tinctoria
  • Specialized
9.9

A small yellowwood tree from the southern United States with white sweet-smelling flowers whose bark makes a yellow dye

Surface Forms

Symplocus singular
Symplocuses plural

Etymology

Symplocus comes from Greek parts sym- and ploke, meaning 'together' and 'to weave'. So the name paints a picture of leaves or branches 'woven together', which helps explain why it names a group of trees and shrubs.