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Podocarpus coriaceus

Podocarpus coriaceus

9.9
A Caribbean evergreen tree with long, leathery leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Podocarpus coriaceus
  • The leathery leaves of the Podocarpus coriaceus make it easy to distinguish from other evergreens.

Examples

  • The garden boasted a mature Podocarpus coriaceus that provided shade all year round.

  • Botanists identified the rare Podocarpus coriaceus among the native foliage on the island.

  • The Podocarpus coriaceus is known for its durability.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Podocarpus coriaceus for its attractive foliage.

  • The garden boasted a mature Podocarpus coriaceus that provided shade all year round.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Podocarpus coriaceus for its attractive foliage.

  • The leathery leaves of the Podocarpus coriaceus make it easy to distinguish from other evergreens.

Synonyms

yacca
vsPodocarpus coriaceus
9.9

An evergreen tree or shrub from the Caribbean with long leaves

is a specific West Indian species in the yew family with leathery leaves
yacca podocarp
vsPodocarpus coriaceus
9.9

A plant from the West Indies that keeps long, narrow leaves all year

is a defined species with leathery leaves and membership in the yew family

Surface Forms

Podocarpus coriaceus singular
Podocarpus coriacei plural

Morphology

Podocarpus + coriaceus

This is a scientific Latin binomial composed of a genus name (Podocarpus, an evergreen tree) plus a specific epithet that derives from Latin coriaceus (coriaceous = leathery). If a learner knows both constituents or recognizes the Latin root, the species sense (‘a Podocarpus with leathery leaves’) is derivable, but because the epithet is specialized/Latin and not a common English composition pattern, the transparency is partial.

Etymology

Podocarpus coriaceus comes from old Greek and Latin words: Podocarpus combines words meaning 'foot' and 'fruit', giving the image of a seed on a stalk, and coriaceus means 'leathery', which describes its tough leaves. That's why the name fits this evergreen tree.