zamia

Meanings

• noun

  A type of plant belonging to the family Zamiaceae, commonly known as palm-like cycads.

  - "The zamia plant is native to tropical regions."
  - "Zamia is an important food source for many animals in the rainforest."

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Variants

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zamia , zamias

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Etymology

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From the Greek word zameia, meaning 'date palm'.

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Trivia

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1. Zamia is the largest genus in the family Zamiaceae, with over 300 species.

2. The cycads were among the first plants to colonize land over 300 million years ago.

3. Zamia plants are dioecious, meaning they have separate male and female plants.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cycads: A group of non-flowering plants that have the morphology of palms and ferns, with a long history dating back to the Permian period.

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Culture

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Zamia has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments, particularly in the Pacific Islands. It is also used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping.

How to Memorize "zamia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a palm-like plant with large, fanned-out leaves and a trunk that resembles a small tree. This is a zamia plant.

2. associate
   

   - Think of zamia as a palm-like plant with medicinal and ornamental uses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember Z-A-M-I-A as 'Zealous Ancient Medicinal Ingredient for Ailments'.

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