Brya Ebenus (Noun)
Meaning
West Indian tree yielding a fine grade of green ebony.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Brya ebenus, a native tree to the Caribbean region, has been highly prized for its hardwood timber, especially in shipbuilding.
- Wood carvers also cherish the dark wood of Brya ebenus, finding its unique color ideal for making exquisite inlays and carvings.
- Conservationists warn that Brya ebenus trees, particularly the West Indian ones, face an alarming threat of over-harvesting, impacting ecosystems they are integral to.
- Eagerly, they cleared away foliage and were relieved to spot that sturdy specimen of Brya ebenus looming beyond that brambled path on Grand Bahama Island.
- That resilient wood species found particularly around Grand Cayman – specifically, Brya ebenus, adds historical evidence for logging throughout tropical colonies long before even piracy commenced trading roles along.