Chordospartium
- noun
- Specialized
- The weeping tree broom, a type of Chordospartium, is notable for its graceful branches.
Examples
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The rare Chordospartium is found only in certain regions of New Zealand.
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Many Chordospartium trees are endangered due to habitat loss.
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Botanists are working to conserve the endangered species of Chordospartium.
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The Chordospartium species is unique to New Zealand.
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The rare Chordospartium is found only in certain regions of New Zealand.
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Botanists are working to conserve the endangered species of Chordospartium.
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Many Chordospartium trees are endangered due to habitat loss.
Synonyms
A small group of pea family trees from New Zealand, including rare weeping tree brooms
Compounds
- Specialized
A small group of pea family trees from New Zealand, including rare weeping tree brooms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chordospartium combines chordo- meaning 'string' or 'cord' and Spartium meaning 'broom'. So think of a 'stringy broom': the image of long, hanging branches helps you remember this small group of New Zealand trees known as the weeping tree broom.