Chamaecyparis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Chamaecyparis.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Lawson cypress, also known as Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, is a popular ornamental plant species in the western coastal regions.
- Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, native to the Pacific northwest region of North America, grows up to 50 meters in height.
- Chamaecyparis thyoides, commonly called Atlantic white cypress, is often observed growing near swamps and wetlands in eastern America.
- Chamaecyparis pisifera, known as Japanese cypress or Sawara, is grown widely for both timber and horticultural purposes.
- The Hinoki cypress, officially known as Chamaecyparis obtusa, produces tiny round cones that release seeds into the atmosphere.