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Saxegothea

Saxegothea

9.9
A type of evergreen tree with one species, Prince Albert's yew, that grows in southern Chile and Argentina
  • noun
  • /sæksəˈɡoʊθiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Saxegothea
  • The Saxegothea genus contains only a single living species, Prince Albert's yew.

Examples

  • The Saxegothea tree thrives in the cool climates of southern Chile.

  • Botanists are studying the conservation status of Saxegothea due to its limited natural range.

  • Saxegothea is native to the temperate forests of southern Chile and Argentina.

  • Many botanists study the Saxegothea for its unique characteristics.

  • Saxegothea is native to the temperate forests of southern Chile and Argentina.

  • Botanists are studying the conservation status of Saxegothea due to its limited natural range.

  • The Saxegothea genus contains only a single living species, Prince Albert's yew.

Synonyms

Saxe-gothea
vsSaxegothea
  • Specialized
9.9

A South American evergreen tree with flat leaves like a yew

is the same genus but in the key concept entry
Saxe-gothea conspicua
vsSaxegothea
  • Specialized
9.9

A small evergreen tree with thin drooping branches that people grow in gardens

is the broader genus covering that species and also listed with Argentina
Prince Albert's yew
vsSaxegothea
9.9

A small decorative yew tree with attractive leaves and partly drooping branches

is the genus level term that includes this species and wider range
Prince Albert yew
vsSaxegothea
9.5

A small yew tree with hanging branches grown for gardens, native to the mountains of southern Chile

is the higher genus category, not the single species description

Surface Forms

Saxegothea singular
Saxegotheas plural

Etymology

The word Saxegothea is named after the German ducal house Saxe-Gotha, the family of Prince Albert, so the tree is known as 'Prince Albert's yew'.