Eucalypti

/ˌjuːkəˈlɪptaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural form of eucalyptus in Latin, referring to multiple eucalyptus trees or the genus collectively.

Etymology

Latin plural of eucalyptus; used in scientific taxonomy and formal botanical writing.

Kelly Says

In scientific papers, you'll see 'eucalypti' as the proper plural, though 'eucalyptuses' works too—it's a reminder that science still speaks partly in Latin!

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