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Tarrietia

Tarrietia

9.9
A group of small trees from East Asia and Australia that make useful wood
  • noun
  • Australian
: Tarrietia
  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Tarrietia trees in East Asia.

Examples

  • The forests of Queensland are home to several species of Tarrietia.

  • The wood from Tarrietia is highly valued in the timber industry.

  • The Tarrietia tree is known for its durable wood.

  • Many Tarrietia species thrive in tropical climates.

  • The wood from Tarrietia is highly valued in the timber industry.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Tarrietia trees in East Asia.

  • The forests of Queensland are home to several species of Tarrietia.

Synonyms

genus Tarrietia
vsTarrietia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of trees from East Asia and Australia grown for strong wood

is more specific by noting membership in the Malvaceae family

Compounds

genus Tarrietia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of trees from East Asia and Australia grown for strong wood

Tarrietia argyrodendron
  • Australian
9.9

A large Australian tree with light wood used for making furniture and panels

Surface Forms

Tarrietia singular
Tarrietias plural

Etymology

Tarrietia looks like a scientific name made by adding the Latin ending -ia, which means 'belonging to', to the name 'Tarriet', so it likely honors a person or place. So think of Tarrietia as 'Tarriet's trees', which helps you remember it is a group (genus) of timber trees.