Lepidothamnus

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Lepidothamnus

Description Lepidothamnus is a genus of small evergreen trees or shrubs that belong to the family Ericaceae. It is native to the southern hemisphere, particularly in New Zealand, Chile, and Argentina. The genus name Lepidothamnus is derived from the Greek words “lepidos,” which means scale, and “thamnos,” which means shrub. This refers to the scaly appearance of the leaves and…