Taxodium Mucronatum (Noun)
Meaning
Cypress of river valleys of Mexican highlands.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Taxodium mucronatum, also known as Montezuma cypress or Ahuehuete, is a large cypress native to the river valleys of the Mexican highlands.
- The Taxodium mucronatum is considered a national symbol in Mexico and can be found in many parks and gardens throughout the country.
- A famous Taxodium mucronatum, known as the Arbol del Tule, is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, and is believed to be over 2,000 years old.
- Taxodium mucronatum trees are highly valued for their timber and are often harvested for furniture-making and construction.
- In the river valleys of the Mexican highlands, Taxodium mucronatum trees can grow up to 40 meters tall and live for thousands of years.