Southern White Cedar (Noun)
Meaning
Slow-growing medium-sized cedar of east coast of the United States; resembles American arborvitae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The southern white cedar, known for its durable heartwood, was a preferred choice for making boats in the coastal regions.
- Native Americans in the southeastern United States often used the aromatic leaves and wood of the southern white cedar in their traditional medicine and rituals.
- Southern white cedar is often used as an alternative plant for landscaping projects due to its resistance to certain diseases and pests.
- Because of its slow growth rate and relatively small size, the southern white cedar tree has not been extensively harvested compared to its arborvitae counterpart.
- Southern white cedar is typically used in applications such as building small outdoor structures or crafting essential items, rather than mass lumber production.