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Thujopsis

Thujopsis

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A kind of evergreen tree from Japan with attractive leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Thujopsis is often cultivated in parks and gardens for its attractive foliage.

Examples

  • Researchers compared the leaf structure of Thujopsis with other members of the cypress family.

  • Native to Japan, Thujopsis is prized for its durable wood and unique appearance.

  • The Thujopsis tree is known for its unique foliage.

  • Can you identify the Thujopsis in this garden?

  • Native to Japan, Thujopsis is valued for its durable wood and unique appearance in landscaping.

  • In botanical studies, researchers analyzed the leaf structure of Thujopsis to understand its relation to other trees.

  • The Thujopsis tree is often planted in parks for its distinctive and attractive foliage.

Synonyms

genus Thujopsis
vsThujopsis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of evergreen trees from Japan that has only one species

uses a technical term indicating a single-species genus

Compounds

genus Thujopsis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of evergreen trees from Japan that has only one species

Surface Forms

Thujopsis singular
Thujopsis plural

Morphology

Thujopsis = Thuja (semi-transparent) = thuja + opsis

Formed from the genus name Thuja plus the technical combining form '-opsis'; the relation to Thuja is visible but the suffix is a specialized botanical element unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Thujopsis comes from the tree name Thuja and the Greek ending -opsis, which means 'looks like' or 'appearance', so the name literally means 'a tree that looks like a Thuja' and is used for the Japanese tree very similar to Thuja.