Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of plants, of the order Myrtaceæ, tribe Leptospermeæ, and subtribe Metrosidereæ.

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Examples

  • Instead, the options are the southern magnolia, small-leaf tristania, strawberry tree and the New Zealand Christmas tree - all hardy varieties that can thrive along San Francisco's streets.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Paul Kilduff 2010

  • Trimming the yuletide tristania: Ava Grotto decorates a living tree over the holidays last year.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Paul Kilduff 2010

  • While the small-leaf tristania et al may not look ornament friendly, the 6- to 8-foot-tall trees can accommodate the good old-fashioned popcorn string.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Paul Kilduff 2010

  • While the small-leaf tristania et al may not look ornament friendly, the 6 - to 8-foot-tall trees can accommodate the good old-fashioned popcorn string.

    SFGate: Top News Stories 2009

  • Instead, the options are the southern magnolia, small-leaf tristania, strawberry tree and the New Zealand Christmas tree - all hardy varieties that can thrive along San Francisco's streets.

    SFGate: Top News Stories 2009

  • Instead, the options are the southern magnolia, small-leaf tristania, strawberry tree and the New Zealand Christmas tree - all hardy varieties that can thrive along San Francisco's streets.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Paul Kilduff 2009

  • While the small-leaf tristania et al may not look ornament friendly, the 6 - to 8-foot-tall trees can accommodate the good old-fashioned popcorn string.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Paul Kilduff 2009

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