"King Billy pine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: King Billy pines [plural]
Etymology: After William Lanne, popularly known as King Billy. The tree is not a pine, but is in fact in the cypress family. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=King Billy pine}} King Billy pine (plural King Billy pines)
  1. A species of evergreen conifer native to Tasmania, Athrotaxis selaginoides. Wikipedia link: Athrotaxis selaginoides, William Lanne Categories (lifeform): Cypress family plants Synonyms: King William pine

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