What is the meaning of the word "xylomelum"?
Definitions:
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A genus of flowering plants native to Australia. NOUN
- Xylomelum species thrive in nutrient-poor soils, making them well-suited to the arid regions of Western Australia.
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Species of evergreen trees or shrubs that produce distinctive, large, woody, pear-shaped fruits that split open to release seeds when mature. NOUN
- When mature, the fruits of Xylomelum split open to release seeds, a natural adaptation for survival in dry climates.