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Nothofagus

Nothofagus

9.9
A group of beech trees and shrubs that grow in the Southern Hemisphere
  • noun
  • /ˈnɒθəˌfɑːɡəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Nothofagus genus includes several species that are important for timber production.

Examples

  • During our hike, we admired the tall Nothofagus trees lining the mountain trails.

  • In the forests of Chile, Nothofagus trees provide habitat for many unique species.

  • Nothofagus dombeyi Partial dieback (levels 1-6) #1.30 Neighbor mortality (%) 0.99 Target tree height (m) 1.05 Stand (levels 1-6) 1.08 A. chilensis

    Academic text (2018)

Synonyms

southern beech
vsNothofagus
7.5

A tree that grows in the Southern Hemisphere with small evergreen leaves

is the scientific genus name that groups those species

Compounds

Nothofagus truncata
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall evergreen tree from New Zealand with very hard red wood used for floors and cabinets

Nothofagus dombeyi
  • Specialized
9.9

A large evergreen tree from Chile and Argentina often used to make thatched roofs

Nothofagus menziesii
  • Specialized
9.9

A New Zealand beech tree with pale silvery bark

Surface Forms

Nothofagus singular
Nothofagi plural

Etymology

The word Nothofagus comes from Greek parts nothos 'false' and fagus 'beech'. So, Nothofagus means 'false beech', trees that look like real beeches but are a different group found in the southern parts of the world.