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nuytsia

/ˈnʌɪtsiə/

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noun

/ˈnʌɪtsiə/formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род цветковых растений семейства ремнецветниковых, с единственным известным видом Nuytsia floribunda, широко известным как Западноавстралийское рождественское дерево.

A proper noun referring to a genus of flowering plants in the family Loranthaceae, with only one known species, Nuytsia floribunda, commonly known as the Western Australian Christmas tree.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A genus of parasitic treesC2formalaustralian

    A monotypic genus of trees in the family Loranthaceae, native to Australia, known for its bright orange flowers and parasitic roots.

    ruНуйтсия

    • Nuytsia floribunda is the only species in this genus.
    • The Nuytsia tree is often called the Australian Christmas tree due to its flowering season.
    • Its roots attach to other plants to obtain water and nutrients.