Nuytsia (Noun)
Meaning
One species.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Nuytsia floribunda, a parasite, produces brilliant yellow flowers that are highly noticeable on host species in Western Australia.
- The Christmas tree, also known as Nuytsia, has spectacular displays of bright yellow flowers, primarily on jarrah trees.
- Nuytsia is considered one species among several Western Australian flora representatives showcased in Kings Park.
- The odd distribution of Nuytsia in small woodlands in southwestern Australia results from the plant's unusual habit of forming symbiotic relationships with roots of local tree species.
- A distinctive Nuytsia infestation, attached to a group of jarrah eucalyptus, can appear to be a flowering tree itself rather than an independent organism.