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Microstrobos

Microstrobos

9.9
A group of small evergreen shrubs from Australia and Tasmania
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The leaves of Microstrobos shrubs are tiny and scale-like, making them distinctive among evergreens.

Examples

  • The Microstrobos genus is native to the cool, moist regions of Tasmania.

  • Botanists have classified two species under the Microstrobos genus.

  • The Microstrobos genus is known for its small, evergreen shrubs.

  • Have you ever seen a Microstrobos plant?

  • Botanists have classified two species under the Microstrobos genus.

  • The Microstrobos genus is native to the cool, moist regions of Tasmania.

  • The leaves of Microstrobos shrubs are tiny and scale-like, making them distinctive among evergreens.

Compounds

Microstrobos niphophilus
  • Specialized
9.9

Small shrub from Tasmania with short stiff branches

Surface Forms

Microstrobos singular
Microstrobos plural

Etymology

Microstrobos comes from Greek parts micro- meaning 'small' and strobos meaning 'cone', so the name paints a picture of very small, cone-like evergreen shrubs with tiny, scale-like leaves.