Pipturus Argenteus (Noun)
Meaning
Australian plant of genus Pipturus whose fiber is used in making cloth.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pipturus argenteus is a shrub native to eastern Australia, particularly in the subtropical and tropical regions.
- The fiber of Pipturus argenteus has been used by indigenous Australians for centuries to make strong and durable cloth.
- Pipturus argenteus is also known as native mulberry, due to its edible fruit that resembles a small mulberry.
- The leaves of Pipturus argenteus are large and heart-shaped, with a soft, velvety texture.
- In some parts of Australia, Pipturus argenteus is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native vegetation.