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Lepidothamnus

Lepidothamnus

9.9
A small evergreen tree that looks like a shrub and grows in New Zealand and southern South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Lepidothamnus species are commonly found in the forests of New Zealand.

Examples

  • The shrubby appearance of Lepidothamnus distinguishes it from other conifers in the region.

  • I saw a Lepidothamnus plant in the botanical garden.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Lepidothamnus under different climate conditions.

  • The Lepidothamnus species thrive in cooler climates.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Lepidothamnus under different climate conditions.

  • The Lepidothamnus species are commonly found in the forests of New Zealand.

  • The shrubby appearance of Lepidothamnus distinguishes it from other conifers in the region.

Compounds

Lepidothamnus laxifolius
  • Specialized
9.9

A low spreading shrub with thin trailing branches that grows in New Zealand

Surface Forms

Lepidothamnus singular
Lepidothamnuses plural

Etymology

Lepidothamnus comes from Greek parts lepido- ('scale') and -thamnus ('shrub' or 'bush'). So the name means 'scale shrub', which helps you remember that these are small, bushy, cone-bearing plants with scale-like leaves, often found in New Zealand and southern South America.