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Xanthorrhoea

Xanthorrhoea

9.9
A tall Australian plant like a tree with a thick woody stem and long narrow leaves
  • noun
  • /zænˈθɔːriə/
  • Australian
translation icon : Xanthorrhoea
  • The resin from Xanthorrhoea was traditionally used by Indigenous Australians for making tools.

Examples

  • The distinctive Xanthorrhoea can be found throughout many parts of Australia, standing tall above the surrounding vegetation.

  • The Xanthorrhoea is a unique plant native to Australia.

  • Scientists recently studied how fire affects the growth patterns of Xanthorrhoea species.

  • Many gardeners admire the Xanthorrhoeas for their striking appearance.

  • The distinctive Xanthorrhoea can be found throughout many parts of Australia, standing tall above the surrounding vegetation.

  • Scientists recently studied how fire affects the growth patterns of Xanthorrhoea species.

  • Many gardeners admire the Xanthorrhoea for its striking appearance.

Synonyms

Xanthorroea
vsXanthorrhoea
  • Australian
9.9

A very old Australian plant that looks like a tree with long leaves

has identical meaning but uses a different spelling form

Surface Forms

Xanthorrhoea singular
Xanthorrhoeas plural

Etymology

Xanthorrhoea comes from the Greek parts xanthos and rheo, which mean 'yellow' and 'to flow'. It refers to the yellow, sticky resin that can flow from these Australian grass trees, so the name helps you remember the plant by its bright 'yellow flow'.