Saxegothea
- noun
- /sæksəˈɡoʊθiə/
- Specialized
- The Saxegothea genus contains only a single living species, Prince Albert's yew.
Examples
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The Saxegothea tree thrives in the cool climates of southern Chile.
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Botanists are studying the conservation status of Saxegothea due to its limited natural range.
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Saxegothea is native to the temperate forests of southern Chile and Argentina.
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Many botanists study the Saxegothea for its unique characteristics.
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Saxegothea is native to the temperate forests of southern Chile and Argentina.
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Botanists are studying the conservation status of Saxegothea due to its limited natural range.
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The Saxegothea genus contains only a single living species, Prince Albert's yew.
Synonyms
A South American evergreen tree with flat leaves like a yew
A small evergreen tree with thin drooping branches that people grow in gardens
A small decorative yew tree with attractive leaves and partly drooping branches
A small yew tree with hanging branches grown for gardens, native to the mountains of southern Chile
Surface Forms
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'.