What does "podocarpus" mean?

Any of the genus Podocarpus of podocarp conifers.

What is a synonym for "podocarpus"?

Common synonyms include: genus podocarpus.

Pronounced //ˌpoʊdəˈkɑɹpəs//.

//ˌpoʊdəˈkɑɹpəs// noun

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Noun

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Any of the genus Podocarpus of podocarp conifers.
"Indoor bonsai — tropical and subtropical plants like ficus, Ming aralia, podocarpus and dwarf jade — are easier to care for and will thrive inside."

"Indoor bonsai — tropical and subtropical plants like ficus, Ming aralia, podocarpus and dwarf jade — are easier to care for and will thrive inside."

From the genus name. Piecewise doublet of podocarp.

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