Picea Rubens (Noun)
Meaning
Medium-sized spruce of eastern North America; chief lumber spruce of the area; source of pulpwood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Picea rubens is a medium-sized spruce native to eastern North America, highly valued for its timber and pulpwood.
- The red spruce, also known as Picea rubens, is a vital component of the region's forest ecosystem and economy.
- Due to its versatility and availability, Picea rubens has become the chief lumber spruce of eastern North America.
- Forestry experts consider Picea rubens a prime source of pulpwood, essential for the production of paper and other cellulose-based products.
- In the Appalachian Mountains, Picea rubens is a common sight, with its dark green needles and reddish-brown bark making it a striking feature of the landscape.