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Dioon

Dioon

9.9
A group of plants from Mexico and Central America with a thick trunk and long leaves
  • noun
  • /ˈdiːɒn/
  • Specialized
: Dioon
  • Several species in the Dioon genus are cultivated for ornamental purposes in botanical gardens.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered a new Dioon species in the mountains of Mexico.

  • The ancient lineage of Dioon makes it a living fossil among cycads.

  • The Dioon tree can grow up to 15 feet tall.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Dioon for its unique appearance.

  • Botanists discovered a new Dioon species in the mountains of Mexico.

  • Several species in the Dioon genus are cultivated for ornamental purposes in botanical gardens.

  • The ancient lineage of Dioon makes it a living fossil among cycads.

Surface Forms

Dioon singular
Dioons plural

Etymology

Dioon probably comes from Greek parts di- meaning 'two' and -oon meaning 'egg'. A helpful way to remember the name is to picture the plant's seeds as 'two eggs', which links the old word to this group of cycads.