Podocarp (Noun)
Meaning
Any evergreen in the southern hemisphere of the genus Podocarpus having a pulpy fruit with one hard seed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The podocarp tree stood tall in the garden, attracting numerous birds with its pulpy fruits.
- Researchers studied the unique properties of the podocarp's hard seed for potential agricultural applications.
- Local park rangers used the distinctive shape of the podocarp leaves to educate visitors about the region's native plant species.
- The podocarp grew slowly, taking many years to reach its full height in the shaded forest understory.
- Botanists have been cataloging various species of podocarps found throughout the southern hemisphere since the 19th century.