Araucaria Heterophylla (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen of Australia and Norfolk Island in the South Pacific.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Araucaria heterophylla, native to Norfolk Island in the South Pacific, is an evergreen coniferous tree commonly found in subtropical regions of Australia.
- Araucaria heterophylla trees are popular ornamental plants in Australia, valued for their symmetrical shapes and durable wood.
- As the only native conifer to Norfolk Island, Araucaria heterophylla was once the dominant tree on the island but has since been cleared for agriculture.
- The magnificent Araucaria heterophylla species plays a vital role in the ecosystems of Australia and Norfolk Island by providing food for various local wildlife.
- Araucaria heterophylla is described by botanists as one of several closely related Araucaria species restricted to the remote Norfolk Island in the South Pacific.