Tsuga Mertensiana (Noun)
Meaning
Large evergreen of western United States; wood much harder than Canadian hemlock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mountain hemlock, also known as tsuga mertensiana, is a large evergreen tree native to the western United States.
- Tsuga mertensiana is highly valued for its durable wood, which is much harder than that of the Canadian hemlock.
- In the Pacific Northwest, tsuga mertensiana is a common sight in mountainous regions, where it thrives in cool, moist climates.
- The wood of tsuga mertensiana is highly prized by woodworkers for its strength and resistance to decay.
- Tsuga mertensiana is often used as a substitute for Canadian hemlock in construction and furniture-making due to its superior durability.