Callitris (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen monoecious coniferous trees or shrubs: cypress pines.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The callitris native to Australian outback, was withering away due to inadequate rainfall.
- Callitris is an alternative name used to describe several species of cypress pines endemic to the region.
- Tourists often notice the dense stand of callitris trees while hiking through rural areas.
- Wildlife preserves cultivated callitris to create natural habitats and help conservation efforts.
- Conservationists suggest planting callitris to help mitigate soil erosion on barren lands and increase biodiversity.