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Washingtonia

Washingtonia

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A tall palm tree with leaves shaped like a fan often used in gardens
  • noun
  • /ˌwɑːʃɪŋˈtoʊniə/
  • Specialized
: Washingtonia
  • A mature Washingtonia can grow impressively tall, making it a striking feature in gardens.

Examples

  • The Washingtonia tree can grow over 100 feet tall.

  • Many homeowners plant Washingtonias in their gardens.

  • The city planted several Washingtonia along the boulevard to create a tropical atmosphere.

  • Birds often nest in the thick crowns of Washingtonia trees in urban parks.

  • The city planted several Washingtonia along the boulevard to create a tropical atmosphere.

  • A mature Washingtonia can grow impressively tall, making it a striking feature in gardens.

  • Birds often nest in the thick crowns of Washingtonia trees in urban parks.

Surface Forms

Washingtonia singular
Washingtonias plural

Morphology

Washingtonia = Washington (opaque) = Washington + ia

The Latin taxonomic suffix '-ia' creates a genus name from the proper name 'Washington', but knowing 'Washington' does not let a learner infer the botanical meaning.

Etymology

Washingtonia is the name of a tall palm and it comes from the family name Washington plus the Latin ending -ia, which is often added to a person's name to create a 'plant group'. So, remember Washingtonia as the palm that carries the name 'Washington', a tall ornamental tree.