Tetraclinis Articulata (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 Tetraclinis articulata is native to North Africa and Spain where it is valued for its hard fragrant wood.
- Tetraclinis articulata has flattened branches that provide excellent shade and are highly resistant to wind damage.
- A Tetraclinis articulata can live for many centuries due to its durable and disease-resistant properties.
- Tetraclinis articulata trees have been a significant source of timber and resin in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years.
- In its natural habitat Tetraclinis articulata is often found growing alongside other coniferous evergreen trees such as pine and cypress.