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Zamia

Zamia

9.9
A small evergreen plant from the Americas with long, hard leaves and cones
  • noun
  • /ˈzeɪmiə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Zamia thrives in humid, subtropical environments.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Zamia genus in South America.

  • Many exotic gardens feature the Zamia as an ornamental plant.

  • The Zamia plant thrives in warm climates.

  • I saw a beautiful Zamia in the botanical garden.

  • Many exotic gardens feature the Zamia as an ornamental plant.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Zamia genus in South America.

  • The Zamia thrives in humid, subtropical environments.

Compounds

zamia family
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of tropical and subtropical plants that look like short palms

Zamia pumila
  • Specialized
9.9

A small woody plant like a palm whose tough roots people use to make arrowroot

Surface Forms

Zamia singular
Zamias plural

Etymology

Zamia comes from an old Greek word once used for cone-bearing plants. A helpful way to remember it is that Zamia are small, evergreen tropical plants that produce cones, so the name points to their 'cone-like' nature.