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Genus Metroxylon (Noun)

Meaning

A genus of Malayan pinnate-leaved palm trees that flower and fruit once and then die.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Metroxylon is a genus of Malayan pinnate-leaved palm trees that are known for their unique life cycle of flowering and fruiting only once before dying.
  • One of the species within the genus Metroxylon is the Sagou palm, which is often found in the mangrove swamps of Southeast Asia.
  • The trees in the genus Metroxylon are often grown for their edible sago, a staple food in many parts of the world.
  • After flowering, the trees in the genus Metroxylon undergo a process of senescence and die, leaving behind their fruit and seeds.
  • The short lifespan of the trees in the genus Metroxylon means that they have to produce as many seeds as possible in their one and only reproductive event.

Synonyms

  • Metroxylon

Hypernyms

  • Monocot Genus
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