New Zealand Beech (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several tall New Zealand trees of the genus Nothofagus; some yield useful timber.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest was dominated by the new Zealand beech, its tall, straight trunks stretching up towards the sky.
- New Zealand beech trees are prized for their beautiful, reddish-brown wood, which is often used for furniture-making.
- The park ranger pointed out the different types of new Zealand beech that grew in the area, each with its unique characteristics.
- The logging company had to carefully select which new Zealand beech trees to harvest, as the species was becoming increasingly rare.
- In the mountainous regions, new Zealand beech forests gave way to alpine meadows, creating a stunning contrast of ecosystems.