Saxegothea (Noun)
Meaning
One species: Prince Albert's yew.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Prince Albert's yew, also known as Saxegothaea conspicua, is an endangered species of conifer found in the Andes mountain range of Chile and Argentina.
- The Saxegothaea plant genus to which Prince Albert's yew belongs comprises only one species, and thus research and data collection prove challenging.
- In order to protect the conifer species known as Saxegothaea, conservation efforts are necessary, and specific programs must be set up exclusively for this plant in its region.
- Prince Albert's yew is classified in the Saxegothaea genus of plants and needs monitoring of illegal trade, since survival numbers have severely dropped over the last several years.
- Botanists research plant classification to determine relationships between Saxegothaea species: specifically Prince Albert's yew – the only known type of the Saxegothaea class of coniferous plants.