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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

9.9
A large evergreen tree like a cedar that is grown for its strong wood and for gardens
  • noun
  • /ˌkæməˈsaɪpərɪs lɔːˈsoʊniənə/
  • Specialized
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  • The wood of the Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is highly valued for its durability and aroma.

Examples

  • Researchers have studied disease resistance in Chamaecyparis lawsoniana populations along the Pacific coast.

  • Landscapers often choose Chamaecyparis lawsoniana for its ornamental beauty in large gardens.

  • The Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is a popular choice for landscaping.

  • Many gardeners prefer the Chamaecyparis lawsoniana for its beautiful foliage.

  • Many gardeners prefer Chamaecyparis lawsoniana for its beautiful foliage and attractive shape.

  • Landscapers often choose Chamaecyparis lawsoniana for its ornamental beauty in large gardens.

  • The wood of the Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is highly valued for its durability and aroma.

Synonyms

Lawson's cedar
vsChamaecyparis lawsoniana
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A large evergreen timber tree from western North America that grows very tall

is the formal botanical name also noting timber and ornamental use
Port Orford cedar
vsChamaecyparis lawsoniana
  • US
7.4

A large evergreen tree from the Pacific coast with blue green leaves and strong wood

is the scientific name used in formal descriptions
Lawson's cypress
vsChamaecyparis lawsoniana
  • Specialized
7.7

A large evergreen tree with a tall straight trunk and strong wood used for building

is the Latin name used in scientific or formal contexts
Oregon cedar
vsChamaecyparis lawsoniana
  • US
8.2

A large tree from western North America with strong wood people use for outdoor furniture

focuses instead on the species' uses and garden value rather than size

Surface Forms

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana singular
Chamaecyparis lawsonianas plural

Morphology

Chamaecyparis + lawsoniana

This is a Latin binomial: 'Chamaecyparis' names a cypress-type evergreen, so a learner who knows that constituent can infer it refers to a kind of tree. However, 'lawsoniana' is a Latinized species epithet (essentially a proper name) with no transparent lexical meaning to a B1 learner, so the specific species identity and connotations (native range, timber/ornamental use) are not derivable.

Etymology

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana mixes a Greek plant word and a person's name. The part Chamaecyparis comes from words meaning 'on the ground' and 'cypress', and lawsoniana honors a man named Lawson who helped introduce the tree to gardeners, so the full name is like calling it 'Lawson's cypress'.