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Exeggutor appears to be based on a {{wp|coconut}} tree and possibly the Japanese monster {{wp|Jinmenju}}, a tree that grows human heads (that are always smiling). It might also be inspired by a {{wp|Hura crepitans|sandbox tree}}. | Exeggutor appears to be based on a {{wp|coconut}} tree and possibly the Japanese monster {{wp|Jinmenju}}, a tree that grows human heads (that are always smiling). It might also be inspired by a {{wp|Hura crepitans|sandbox tree}}. | ||
Exeggutor's | Exeggutor's Alolan Form more closely resembles a coconut tree. Its type may be a reference to the ''{{wp|Dracaena}}'' genus. It may also be a pun inspired by the {{wp|Coco (folklore)#Physical representations|Coca}}, a dragon whose name shares the same origins as the word ''coconut''. | ||
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