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Pseudotsuga

Pseudotsuga

9.9
A tall evergreen tree like a Douglas fir
  • noun
  • /ˌsuːdoʊˈtsuːɡə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Pseudotsuga
  • The forest was dominated by ancient Pseudotsuga towering above the undergrowth.

Examples

  • Many Pseudotsugas grow in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Pseudotsuga in different climates.

  • Many lumber products are made from the durable wood of Pseudotsuga.

  • The Pseudotsuga tree is known for its tall stature.

  • The forest was dominated by ancient Pseudotsuga trees towering above the undergrowth.

  • Many lumber products are made from the durable wood of Pseudotsuga trees.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Pseudotsuga in different climates.

Compounds

Pseudotsuga macrocarpa
  • Specialized
9.9

A fir tree from California with very large cones

Surface Forms

Pseudotsuga singular
Pseudotsugas plural

Morphology

Pseudotsuga = Tsuga (opaque) = pseudo + tsuga

The genus name is formed from the combining form pseudo- plus Tsuga, but the taxonomic reference is not readily recoverable for an average learner.

Etymology

Pseudotsuga comes from pseudo- meaning 'false' and Tsuga, the name for hemlock trees, so it literally means 'false hemlock'. So, Pseudotsuga are the Douglas firs that look like hemlocks but are actually a different kind of tree, which helps explain the name.