California Yew (Noun)
Meaning
Small or medium irregularly branched tree of the Pacific coast of North America; yields fine hard close-grained wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The California yew is a popular ornamental tree in the western United States due to its attractive foliage and conical shape.
- California yew is highly valued for its wood, which is used to make furniture, tool handles, and other durable items.
- In its natural habitat, the California yew is often found growing in shaded areas along streams and rivers.
- The California yew is a slow-growing tree that can live for hundreds of years in the wild.
- Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest used the wood of the California yew to make bows and other tools.