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Libocedrus bidwillii

Libocedrus bidwillii

9.9
An evergreen tree from New Zealand with small flat leaves and cones
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Libocedrus bidwillii
  • We encountered a towering Libocedrus bidwillii during our hike in New Zealand.

Examples

  • The forest reserve protects stands of Libocedrus bidwillii unique to the region.

  • Several conservation projects focus on preserving Libocedrus bidwillii due to its limited distribution.

  • The Libocedrus bidwillii is a beautiful tree.

  • You can find Libocedrus bidwillii in various parks.

  • Several conservation projects focus on preserving Libocedrus bidwillii due to its limited distribution.

  • The forest reserve protects stands of Libocedrus bidwillii unique to the region.

  • We encountered a towering Libocedrus bidwillii during our hike in New Zealand.

Synonyms

pahautea
vsLibocedrus bidwillii
  • New Zealand
9.9

An evergreen tree from New Zealand that looks like a kawaka

is the scientific name for the same species
mountain pine
vsLibocedrus bidwillii
  • New Zealand
8.2

An evergreen tree from New Zealand that looks like other native evergreens

gives the exact species and notes scale leaves and coniferous cones

Surface Forms

Libocedrus bidwillii singular
Libocedrus bidwilliis plural

Morphology

Libocedrus + bidwillii

The genus name 'Libocedrus' signals a type of evergreen/cypress tree, so a learner who knows that word would likely infer this is a kind of tree. However 'bidwillii' is a species epithet (non-lexical, not a common English word) and the specific senses (native to New Zealand, resemblance to kawaka) cannot be derived from the constituents or from general English composition, so the meaning is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Libocedrus bidwillii is the scientific name for a New Zealand evergreen tree. The name joins the genus Libocedrus, a cedar-like group, with bidwillii, named after the plant collector John Bidwill, so the full name points to that particular 'evergreen tree'.