Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of coniferous tree: "dammar pine" refers to any of various evergreen trees belonging to the genus Agathis, found primarily in Australasia and Southeast Asia.
   • Source of resin: These trees are known for yielding a valuable resin called dammar or kauri gum.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The dammar pine is an important source of timber in the region.
  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the ancient dammar pine forests.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or forestry contexts: The term is used specifically to refer to trees of the genus and distinguish them from true pines (genus ).
  • The study compared the growth rates of the dammar pine with other native conifers.

Variants and Related Words

• Agathis (n): The scientific genus name for the dammar pine.
• Kauri pine (n): A common name for some species within the genus, particularly of New Zealand.
• Dammar resin / Kauri gum (n): The hard, fossilized or fresh resin obtained from these trees, used historically in varnishes and other products.

Synonyms

• Kauri tree: Specifically for New Zealand species.
• Agathis tree: The more precise botanical term.

Notes

• The term "dammar pine" is somewhat of a misnomer, as trees of the genus are not true pines. They are more closely related to araucarias.

Noun

1. any of various trees of the genus Agathis; yield dammar resin