Calocedrus (Noun)
Meaning
Tall evergreens of western North America and eastern Asia; formerly included in genus Libocedrus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Calocedrus trees are commonly found in mountainous regions of western North America.
- The durable wood of the Calocedrus is highly prized for construction and woodworking.
- In eastern Asia, Calocedrus is valued for its timber and as a specimen tree in gardens.
- Calocedrus decurrens, also known as the incense cedar, is a variety native to western North America.
- Hikers often find respite under the aromatic boughs of a Calocedrus tree in the forest.