Cupressus Abramsiana (Noun)
Meaning
Rare California cypress taller than but closely related to gowen cypress and sometimes considered the same species.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cupressus abramsiana is a rare California cypress that can grow taller than its closely related cousin, the Gowen cypress.
- The Cupressus abramsiana is sometimes considered to be the same species as the Gowen cypress due to their similarities.
- In its natural habitat, the Cupressus abramsiana can be found growing in limited numbers along the coast of central California.
- Botanists have long debated the classification of Cupressus abramsiana, with some arguing it is a unique species and others considering it a subspecies of the Gowen cypress.
- The Santa Cruz Mountains are home to a small but healthy population of Cupressus abramsiana, which can be seen growing in clusters on the mountain slopes.