Pygmy Cypress (Noun)
Meaning
Rare small cypress native to northern California; sometimes considered the same species as gowen cypress.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pygmy cypress typically grows as small trees and often have twisted trunks due to exposure to strong winds.
- Researchers conduct field observations on the unique characteristics that set pygmy cypress apart from other cypress species.
- Pygmy cypress are being researched for possible uses in gardening and landscaping due to their unique forms.
- Native to northern California's coastal mountains, pygmy cypress can grow up to 10 meters tall but normally doesn't surpass that.
- In conservation efforts, rare plants such as the pygmy cypress require diligent protection from environmental threats.