Nagi (Noun)
Meaning
Medium-sized tree having glossy lanceolate leaves; southern China to Taiwan and southern Japan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Nagi tree is native to southern China and has been naturalized in Taiwan and southern Japan.
- Nagi trees are often cultivated as ornamental plants in East Asian gardens due to their attractive foliage.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the bark of the Nagi tree is used to treat various ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- The Nagi tree is a popular choice for bonsai cultivation due to its small to medium size and glossy leaves.
- Nagi trees can grow up to 15 meters tall in their natural habitat, but are often pruned to maintain a smaller size in gardens.