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Leucadendron argenteum

Leucadendron argenteum

9.9
A small South African tree with long silvery leaves called the silver tree
  • noun
  • South African
translation icon : leucadendro plateado
  • The Leucadendron argenteum is native to South Africa.

Examples

  • The Leucadendron argenteum is valued for the striking appearance of its shiny foliage.

  • On their visit to Cape Town, the group admired a grove of Leucadendron argenteum in bloom.

  • Threats to Leucadendron argenteum in the wild include habitat destruction and invasive species.

  • Many gardeners love the Leucadendron argenteum for its unique appearance.

  • On their visit to Cape Town, the group admired a grove of Leucadendron argenteum in bloom.

  • The Leucadendron argenteum is valued for the striking appearance of its shiny foliage.

  • Many gardeners love the Leucadendron argenteum for its unique appearance.

Synonyms

silver tree
vsLeucadendron argenteum
  • South African
9.8

A small South African tree with long shiny grey leaves

is the scientific name used instead of the common term

Surface Forms

Leucadendron argenteum singular
Leucadendron argenteums plural

Morphology

Leucadendron + argenteum

The binomial combines a genus name (Leucadendron, a group of trees/shrubs) with a Latin epithet (argenteum, 'silvery'), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes a silvery tree. Botanical Latin names are compositional and follow cross-linguistic naming conventions, making the meaning readily derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Leucadendron argenteum comes from old Greek and Latin words: Leucadendron means 'white tree' and argenteum means 'silver', because its long leaves shine like silver. That's why people call it the 'silver tree' today.