Agathis Lanceolata (Noun)
Meaning
New Zealand tree with glossy leaves and scaly reddish-brown bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Agathis lanceolata is a coniferous tree native to New Zealand, known for its glossy leaves and scaly reddish-brown bark.
- The forest was dominated by the tall, slender trunks of Agathis lanceolata, their branches swaying gently in the breeze.
- The botanical garden featured a beautiful specimen of Agathis lanceolata, its reddish-brown bark glistening in the sunlight.
- Agathis lanceolata is also known as the kauri pine, although it is not a true pine, and is prized for its durable timber.
- The Maori people have traditionally used the wood of Agathis lanceolata for carving and building, valuing its strength and beauty.