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Livistona

Livistona

9.9
A palm tree with large fan-shaped leaves that grows in Asia and Australia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • A mature Livistona can grow several meters tall with striking, fan-shaped leaves.

Examples

  • Botanists studied the growth patterns of Livistona in its native Australian habitat.

  • The park's greenhouse boasts a beautiful display of Livistona from Southeast Asia.

  • Look at that Livistona!

  • What a beautiful Livistona!

  • Botanists studied the growth patterns of Livistona in its native Australian habitat.

  • A mature Livistona can grow several meters tall with striking, fan-shaped leaves.

  • The park's greenhouse boasts a beautiful display of Livistona from Southeast Asia.

Compounds

Livistona australis
  • Australian
9.9

An Australian palm tree with fan shaped leaves and edible young leaf buds

Surface Forms

Livistona singular
Livistonas plural

Etymology

Livistona is a genus name that comes from a person's surname being used as the plant's name, a common way scientists honour someone. So think of Livistona as the 'family name' for these palms — a handy reminder that it refers to a group of tall, fan-shaped palms with large leaves.