A type of tree with needle-like branches that resembles a cassowary's feathers, native to Australia and the Pacific.
Named because the feathery branches resemble cassowary plumage; from Malay 'kasuari' meaning cassowary, plus the Latin '-ina' suffix for things related to something.
These trees are called 'she-oak' in Australia and can actually 'fix' nitrogen from the air into soil, making them pioneer plants that heal barren landscapes.
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