torreya

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torreya

A tall torreya tree grows on a forested hillside.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of coniferous trees in the family Taxaceae: Torreya refers to a small genus of evergreen trees, commonly known as nutmeg-yews, native to eastern Asia and North America. They are characterized by their aromatic wood and seed cones that resemble a nutmeg.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The rare Torreya tree is sometimes called the stinking cedar because of its pungent foliage.
    • Botanists are studying the conservation status of several Torreya species.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical contexts: The genus name is often used in scientific classification and discussions about conifer diversity.
    • The fossil record suggests Torreya was once more widely distributed.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nutmeg-yew (n): A common name for trees of the genus .
    • The California nutmeg-yew (Torreya californica) is an example of this genus.
Synonyms
  • Nutmeg-yew: The common name for trees in this genus.
torreya

A tall torreya tree grows on a forested hillside.

Noun
  1. nutmeg-yews

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