genus tetraclinis
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of coniferous trees: "genus Tetraclinis" is a taxonomic genus in the plant family Cupressaceae, containing a single known species, Tetraclinis articulata, commonly known as the sandarac tree or thuya tree.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Tetraclinis is native to the western Mediterranean region.
- Botanists study the resin produced by trees in the genus Tetraclinis.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The name is used in formal scientific contexts to categorize this specific group of trees.
- The fossil record suggests the genus Tetraclinis had a wider distribution in the past.
Variants and Related Words
- Tetraclinis articulata (n): The sole species within this genus, the sandarac tree.
- Sandarac tree (n): The common name for .
- Thuya tree (n): Another common name for the same species, also spelled "thuya".
Synonyms
- Sandarac tree genus: A descriptive synonym referencing its most well-known species.
Noun
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sandarac tree
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