Callitris Quadrivalvis (Noun)
Meaning
Large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The historic doors of the Moroccan palace were made of the prized and fragrant wood of the callitris quadrivalvis tree.
- In rural Spain, furniture makers still value and seek out callitris quadrivalvis for its durable hardwood and unique fragrance.
- Local craftsmen have for generations relied on the resin from the callitris quadrivalvis for the perfect varnish to seal their handmade woodcarvings.
- Walking through the forest in North Africa, we stumbled upon the beautiful callitris quadrivalvis tree, admiring its flat, scale-covered branches.
- Master woodworker, Manuel, treasures the callitris quadrivalvis for the one-of-a-kind wood grain it provides for intricate furniture making.