podocarpus

[ pod-uh-kahr-puhs ]

noun

1. any of various coniferous evergreen trees of the genus Podocarpus, of tropical and semitropical regions, especially P. macrophyllus, which is cultivated as an ornamental.

Word History and Origins

Origin of podocarpus¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1880–85; podo-, -carpous

Example Sentences

There’s a huge podocarpus that gives us a lot of shade.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a huge podocarpus that gives us a lot of shade.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that the loss of plant life — particularly Erica and Podocarpus trees — could leave the area more vulnerable to fire in the coming years.

From New York Times

Side hedges of podocarpus and stylish Italian shades help block the sun during the day.

From Los Angeles Times

The color of the forest was a silvery gray-green from the olive trees, yet here and there, a dark- green podocarpus tree burst through the canopy.

From Literature