Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of coniferous trees: A taxonomic genus within the family Cupressaceae, containing a single recognized species. It is noted for its close botanical resemblance to trees in the genus Thuja (arborvitae).

Usage Notes

• "Genus Thujopsis" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in botany, biology, and horticulture.
• It is always treated as a singular noun, even though it ends in "-opsis".
• In formal writing, the genus name is italicized.

Examples

• In Scientific Context:
  • Genus Thujopsis is native to Japan.
  • The wood of Genus Thujopsis is highly valued for its durability and scent.
• In Descriptive Context:
  • The specimen was incorrectly identified as a Thuja until a detailed analysis confirmed it belonged to genus Thujopsis.

Advanced Usage

• "Thujopsis dolabrata": This is the full scientific name (binomial nomenclature) for the single living species within the genus, commonly known as the Hiba arborvitae or asunaro.
  • Example: Thujopsis dolabrata is often planted as an ornamental tree in gardens.

Variants and Related Words

• Thujopsis (n): The abbreviated, more common form of the full term "genus Thujopsis". It is used interchangeably in many contexts.
  • Example: Thujopsis is a monotypic genus.
• Hiba arborvitae (n): The common name for .
• Asunaro (n): The Japanese common name for the tree.

Synonyms

• Hiba (common name)
• Asunaro (common name)

Note: There are no direct, non-scientific synonyms for the taxonomic term "genus Thujopsis". The synonyms listed are common names for its sole species.

Noun

1. one species; has close similarity to genus Thuja