Sylva (Noun)
Meaning
The forest trees growing in a country or region.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The sylva of the Amazon rainforest is renowned for its incredible biodiversity and towering canopy.
- The sylva of the Pacific Northwest is dominated by conifers such as Douglas fir and western hemlock.
- The sylva of the British Isles has been shaped by centuries of human activity, including logging and land clearance.
- The sylva of the southeastern United States is characterized by a mix of deciduous and evergreen tree species.
- The sylva of the Himalayas is home to a wide range of tree species, including oak, pine, and rhododendron.