Cembra Nut Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Large five-needled European pine; yields cembra nuts and a resinous exudate.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cembra nut trees have been a significant part of traditional European ecosystems for centuries, providing food and materials to many rural communities.
- The towering cembra nut tree at the edge of the forest is home to a wide variety of bird species and other wildlife.
- Cembra nut trees prefer cold temperatures with wet snow over low-hanging branches and an abundance of direct sunlight throughout their growth stages.
- Historically, the timber of cembra nut trees has been prized for use in construction, but modern methods prioritize preserving old-growth forests whenever possible.
- In mountainous areas, foresters monitor for cembra nut trees suffering from damage and disease to prevent rapid decline and maintain local biodiversity.