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Cupressus arizonica

Cupressus arizonica

9.9
A cypress tree with bluish-silver leaves that grows in dry parts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many landscapers choose Cupressus arizonica for its attractive silvery foliage and drought resistance.

Examples

  • The wood from Cupressus arizonica is valued for its durability in outdoor construction.

  • The Cupressus arizonica thrives in dry, rocky soils throughout Arizona and northern Mexico.

  • The Cupressus arizonica thrives in arid climates.

  • Many gardeners choose Cupressus arizonica for its beauty.

  • Many landscapers choose Cupressus arizonica for its attractive silvery foliage and drought resistance.

  • The wood from Cupressus arizonica is valued for its durability in outdoor construction.

  • The Cupressus arizonica thrives in dry, rocky soils throughout Arizona and northern Mexico.

Synonyms

Arizona cypress
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  • US
8.0

A tree with bluish-silver, scale-like leaves that grows in dry parts of the American Southwest

is the species name noting use for timber and a broader native range

Surface Forms

Cupressus arizonica singular
Cupressus arizonicas plural

Morphology

Cupressus + arizonica

This binomial is compositionally transparent: 'Cupressus' denotes the cypress genus and the epithet 'arizonica' is a Latin adjectival form deriving from Arizona, meaning ‘from or of Arizona’. Even if 'arizonica' is not listed in a general dictionary, a learner who recognises the place-name base can infer it denotes a cypress species associated with Arizona. Scientific names follow regular morphological patterns, so the meaning is predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Cupressus arizonica comes from old Latin words: Cupressus means 'cypress' and arizonica means 'from Arizona'. So the name points to a cypress tree that grows in Arizona, with silvery leaves and strong wood.