Southern Red Cedar (Noun)
Meaning
Juniper of swampy coastal regions of southeastern United States; similar to eastern red cedar.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The southern red cedar is a fragrant evergreen tree commonly found in swampy coastal regions of the southeastern United States.
- The forest near the Gulf Coast was dominated by southern red cedar and cypress trees, creating a unique and diverse ecosystem.
- The southern red cedar has a variety of uses, including providing timber for furniture making and construction, as well as being used in landscaping and gardening.
- Birds and other wildlife find habitat in the dense foliage of the southern red cedar, which is often used as a nesting site.
- The southern red cedar is similar to the eastern red cedar but can be distinguished by its shorter needles and more conical shape.