Definition

Noun: 1. A medium-sized tree native to South Africa: "Bastard yellowwood" refers to a specific species of coniferous tree found in South Africa. It is not a true yellowwood (genus Podocarpus), hence the name "bastard" indicating it is a different, though similar, type of tree.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The forest was dominated by tall bastard yellowwood trees.
  • Conservation efforts are important for protecting the bastard yellowwood.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/forestry contexts: The term is used precisely to distinguish this species (, syn. ) from other trees in the yellowwood family.
  • The timber of the bastard yellowwood is used in fine woodworking.

Variants and Related Words

• Outeniqua yellowwood: Another common name for the same tree species ().
• Common yellowwood: A name sometimes used, which can cause confusion with other species.
• Yellowwood: A broader term for trees in the genera and .

Synonyms

• Afrocarpus falcatus: The current scientific name.
• Podocarpus falcatus: A former scientific name still commonly used.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "bastard" in this compound name is a historical botanical term meaning "false," "irregular," or "of a different kind," and is not used in a derogatory sense in this context. It indicates the tree resembles but is not classified as a true yellowwood.

Noun

1. medium-sized tree of South Africa