Norfolk Island pine

noun

1. a coniferous evergreen tree, Araucaria heterophylla (or A. excelsa ), having whorled branches and needlelike foliage, widely cultivated as a houseplant.

Norfolk Island pine

noun

1. a tall coniferous tree, Araucaria heterophylla , native to Norfolk Island and widely cultivated

Word History and Origins

Origin of Norfolk Island pine¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Araucaria, or Norfolk Island Pine, is now sold in pots by florists as a window plant.

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