Eugenia Dicrana (Noun)
Meaning
Tree of extreme southern Florida and West Indies having thin scaly bark and aromatic fruits and seeds and yielding hard heavy close-grained zebrawood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eugenia dicrana is the primary source of zebrawood used in furniture making and flooring due to its striking appearance and durability.
- Exotic zebrawood from eugenia dicrana is highly valued for its intricate patterns of stripes.
- Eugenia dicrana is grown in extreme southern Florida primarily for its timber rather than ornamental purposes.
- Its timber often gives off an initially pungent scent, which eventually fades, resulting in a distinctive but subtle fragrance reminiscent of the aroma seeds of eugenia dicrana.
- Homeowners with tropical landscapes often incorporate eugenia dicrana in their design, showcasing the tree's stunning aromatic fruits amidst the native landscape, despite requiring distinct specific growing conditions.