Podocarpus Totara (Noun)
Meaning
Valuable timber tree of New Zealand yielding hard reddish wood used for furniture and bridges and wharves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The podocarpus totara is a highly valued timber tree in New Zealand, prized for its hard, reddish wood used in furniture making.
- New Zealand's native forests include many podocarpus totara trees that yield durable wood suitable for construction projects.
- The podocarpus totara tree has been used by Maori woodcarvers for centuries to craft intricate and beautiful works of art.
- Due to its resistance to rot and insect damage, podocarpus totara wood is ideal for building wharves and bridges in coastal areas.
- Native New Zealand timber, such as the podocarpus totara, is highly sought after by woodworkers and craftspeople for its beauty and durability.