Atlas cedar

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Definition

Noun: * A tall, evergreen tree (Cedrus atlantica) native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco. It is characterized by its blue-green to silvery-blue needle-like leaves and is commonly cultivated as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens.

Usage

The term "atlas cedar" is used specifically to refer to this species of cedar tree. It is a proper noun for a specific type of plant. * The park's most striking feature is a mature atlas cedar with silvery-blue foliage. * We are considering planting an atlas cedar as a focal point in the landscape.

Advanced Usage
  • The scientific name, , is often used in botanical or formal contexts.
  • The cultivar 'Glauca', known for its intense blue foliage, is frequently specified in horticulture.
Variants and Related Words
  • Atlas Cedarwood: Refers to the wood of this tree.
  • Blue Atlas Cedar: A common name emphasizing the tree's distinctive blue-tinged foliage.
  • : The scientific binomial name.
Synonyms
  • (scientific name)
Different Meanings

"Atlas cedar" does not have other distinct meanings. It refers exclusively to this specific tree species.

Noun
  1. tall Algerian evergreen of Atlas mountains with blue-green leaves; widely planted as an ornamental

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