Dacrydium Colensoi (Noun)
Meaning
New Zealand silver pine of conical habit with long slender flexuous branches; adapted to cold wet summers and high altitudes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dacrydium colensoi is a coniferous tree native to New Zealand, commonly known as the silver pine or Colenso's pine.
- The dacrydium colensoi is well adapted to the harsh alpine environments of New Zealand's Southern Alps.
- In its natural habitat, dacrydium colensoi can be found growing at high altitudes, often above 1,000 meters.
- Dacrydium colensoi is a popular ornamental tree in New Zealand gardens, valued for its conical shape and slender branches.
- The wood of dacrydium colensoi is highly prized for its durability and resistance to rot, making it a valuable timber species in New Zealand.