Genus Cephalotaxus (Noun)
Meaning
The genus of Cephalotaxus (see plum-yews).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Cephalotaxus comprises approximately six to ten species of coniferous trees native to China, India, Japan, and Korea.
- Taxonomic classifications indicate that Cephalotaxus belongs to the family Taxaceae and order Taxales.
- Studies suggest that Cephalotaxus originated around the Triassic-Jurassic boundary and its members may represent some of the most ancient surviving seed plant lineages.
- Characterized by distinct flat and flexible branches, trees in the genus Cephalotaxus tend to form pyramidal shapes when young but eventually take on an irregular and columnar form with maturity.
- Comprising highly sought-after horticultural and ornamental specimens, members of the genus Cephalotaxus offer durable hardiness that serves gardeners in cool and shaded temperate zones well.