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Sciadopitys verticillata

Sciadopitys verticillata

9.9
A tall evergreen tree from Japan with umbrella-like needle clusters
  • noun
  • /ˌskaɪəˈdoʊpɪtɪs vərˌtɪsɪˈleɪtə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Sciadopitys verticillata is prized in botanical gardens for its unique, umbrella-like foliage.

Examples

  • Gardeners value Sciadopitys verticillata for its slow growth and ornamental shape.

  • A mature Sciadopitys verticillata can reach heights of up to 50 feet, showcasing its distinctive crown.

  • A mature Sciadopitys verticillata can add an exotic touch to landscaped parks.

  • The Sciadopitys verticillata is a stunning tree.

  • Many gardeners admire the Sciadopitys verticillata for its unique shape.

  • Gardeners value Sciadopitys verticillata for its symmetrical appearance and slow growth, making it ideal for landscape design.

  • In Japanese landscapes, the Sciadopitys verticillata is often used for its unique whorled needle clusters that resemble an umbrella.

Synonyms

Japanese umbrella pine
vsSciadopitys verticillata
7.7

A tall evergreen tree from Japan with needle-like leaves in umbrella-like groups at twig tips

uses the scientific Latin name rather than the common English name

Surface Forms

Sciadopitys verticillata singular
Sciadopitys verticillatas plural

Morphology

Sciadopitys + verticillata

This is a Latin binomial: 'Sciadopitys' names the genus (Japanese evergreen conifers) and the epithet 'verticillata' is descriptive (literally ‘whorled’), so the species name is compositional and its meaning is derivable if the learner knows both parts. However, the epithet is not an English word and requires botanical/Latin knowledge (it is absent from the provided dictionary entry), so understanding is only partly accessible to a typical B1 learner.

Etymology

Sciadopitys verticillata is often called the 'Japanese umbrella pine' because its needles grow in neat, round groups that look umbrella-like around each stem. That simple image of a tiny umbrella of needles on every branch helps you remember this slow-growing, decorative tree.