Sandarac Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sandarac tree is highly valued for its timber and resin, which are used in various applications.
- Local artisans have long prized the sandarac tree for its beautiful, fragrant wood.
- In traditional medicine, the resin of the sandarac tree has been used to treat various ailments.
- The sandarac tree is native to the mountainous regions of North Africa and southern Spain.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the sandarac tree, which is threatened by over-harvesting and habitat loss.