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Metroxylon

Metroxylon

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A group of palms with feather-like leaves, like the sago palm, that die after flowering
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • After Metroxylon palms flower and bear fruit, the entire plant dies, making them monocarpic.

Examples

  • The Metroxylon genus includes several economically important palms such as the sago palm.

  • The Metroxylon tree is renowned for producing sago, a vital food source for many communities.

  • Researchers found a new species within the Metroxylon genus during their expedition in Borneo.

  • The Metroxylon tree is known for its sago production.

  • Many Metroxylon species thrive in tropical climates.

  • In Borneo, researchers identified a new species of Metroxylon that had not been documented before.

  • The Metroxylon genus comprises several types of palms that are adapted to wet, tropical environments.

Surface Forms

Metroxylon singular
Metroxylons plural

Etymology

Metroxylon is built from the Greek roots metro- 'inner part' and -xylon 'wood'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a palm with an edible inner 'heart' of wood that gives sago and then ends its life after fruiting.