Genus Casuarina (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of trees and shrubs widely naturalized in southern United States and West Indies; coextensive with the family Casuarinaceae and order Casuarinales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Casuarina is a group of evergreen trees and shrubs that are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Casuarina is a genus of flowering plants in the family Casuarinaceae, native to Australia, the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
- The genus Casuarina is known for its distinctive, drooping branchlets that resemble horsehair, which give the trees a unique, weeping appearance.
- Some species of the genus Casuarina are highly tolerant of salt spray and can thrive in coastal environments, making them popular for landscaping in beachside areas.
- The genus Casuarina is often used as a windbreak or shade tree in tropical and subtropical regions, due to its fast growth rate and ability to tolerate a range of soil conditions.