Carolina Hemlock (Noun)
Meaning
Medium-sized evergreen of southeastern United States having spreading branches and widely diverging cone scales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The carolina hemlock can be found growing in moist woodlands and along streams in the southeastern United States.
- The carolina hemlock is a popular ornamental tree in gardens, praised for its attractive, lacy foliage and stately habit.
- Hikers often come across the carolina hemlock while trekking through the Appalachian Mountains, where it thrives in shaded, humid environments.
- The carolina hemlock has been a staple of the local ecosystem for centuries, providing critical habitat for various wildlife species.
- Carolina hemlock seeds are an important food source for many bird species, including the black-capped chickadee and the pine siskin.