Calocedrus

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of coniferous trees: Calocedrus is the scientific name (genus) for a small group of tall, evergreen trees in the cypress family (Cupressaceae). These trees are known for their aromatic, durable wood and scale-like leaves.

Usage Notes

• The word is a proper noun, specifically a genus name in biological taxonomy. It is always capitalized.
• It is used primarily in scientific, botanical, and horticultural contexts.
• In common language, trees of this genus are often referred to by their regional names (e.g., Incense-cedar) rather than the scientific name .

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The genus Calocedrus contains only a few living species.
  • Botanists studied the fossil record of Calocedrus.
• Descriptive Context:
  • The Calocedrus tree in the arboretum has beautiful, reddish bark.
  • Wood from Calocedrus is highly resistant to decay.

Advanced Usage

• Phylogenetic Classification: In modern botanical texts, is used to discuss evolutionary relationships, distinguishing it from the formerly related genus .
  • Molecular data confirmed the separation of Calocedrus from Libocedrus.

Variants and Related Words

• Calocedrus decurrens (n): The scientific name for the species commonly known as Incense-cedar, native to western North America.
• Incense-cedar (n): The most widely used common name for .
• Cupressaceae (n): The cypress family, the plant family to which the genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Incense-cedar (for the species in a non-scientific context).
• Botanical Synonym: (This is a historical synonym; plants once classified under are now primarily in or other genera).

Different Meanings

• This word has only one specific meaning as a botanical genus name. It does not have general, figurative, or idiomatic meanings.

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Noun

1. tall evergreens of western North America and eastern Asia; formerly included in genus Libocedrus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Calocedrus
• genus Calocedrus