podocarpus

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See also: Podocarpus

English

Etymology

From the genus name.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌpoʊdəˈkɑɹpəs/

Noun

podocarpus (plural podocarpuses)

  1. Any of the genus Podocarpus of podocarp conifers.
    • 2009 February 26, Stephen Orr, “Not All Trees Are Cut Out to Be Bonsai”, in New York Times:
      Indoor bonsai — tropical and subtropical plants like ficus, Ming aralia, podocarpus and dwarf jade — are easier to care for and will thrive inside.
    • Fern Pine (Podocarpus Gracilior)”, in Budget Plants - Data Sheet & More Info, (Can we date this quote?)