Genus Thuja (Noun)
Meaning
Red cedar.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The western red cedar is a species of the genus Thuja, native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
- Red cedar is one of the few species of the genus Thuja known for its medicinal properties and aromatic wood.
- The eastern white cedar and northern white cedar are two popular species within the genus Thuja used in gardens and landscaping.
- Genus Thuja consists of coniferous evergreen trees and shrubs that include the northern white cedar and giant arborvitae.
- The Atlas cedar and Japanese cedar are not part of the genus Thuja, but rather belong to different genera within the cypress family.