nothofagus
definition
a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as southern beeches found in the southern hemisphere
example
The nothofagus trees in this national park have adapted remarkably well to the harsh climate of the southern hemisphere.
synonyms
southern beechbeech tree
word origin — From New Latin, combining 'noth' (false) and 'Fagus' (beech), referring to a group of trees resembling beech.