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genus Roystonea

genus Roystonea

9.9
A tall Caribbean palm tree with long feather-like leaves often called a royal palm
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˌrɔɪˈstoʊniə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Roystonea
  • The genus Roystonea is renowned for its tall and elegant royal palms.

Examples

  • Several iconic avenues in Havana are lined with palms belonging to the genus Roystonea.

  • The genus Roystonea is characterized by its lofty height and feather-like leaves, making it a favorite among landscape designers.

  • Botanists have studied the genus Roystonea extensively across the Caribbean islands.

  • The genus Roystonea includes several species of palm trees.

  • Many trees in the genus Roystonea are known for their tall stature.

  • In the genus Roystonea, species like the Cuba royal palm are celebrated for their majestic appearance in tropical gardens.

  • Several species within the genus Roystonea thrive in coastal areas, providing shade and beauty in warm climates.

Synonyms

Roystonea
vsgenus Roystonea
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall palm tree with a smooth trunk often planted for decoration in tropical cities

is called royal palms and highlights West Indian origin

Surface Forms

genus Roystonea singular
genera Roystonea plural

Morphology

genus + Roystonea

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Roystonea' yields the taxonomic group named Roystonea (a group of palm species). There is no idiomatic or metaphorical shift and this naming pattern is cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Roystonea may come from the last name of a person plant scientists wanted to honour. They used that name for a group of tall, elegant 'royal palms', so the scientific name now points to those palms.