Definitions

1. noun

a genus of trees in the family Nothofagaceae, native to the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in South America and New Zealand

“The Nothofagus tree is known for its beautiful foliage and is often used in landscaping projects.”

2. genus

a category of classification in biology, ranking above species and below family

“The Nothofagus genus is part of the Nothofagaceae family of trees.”