Callitris
- noun
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Callitris
- The dry forests of Australia are dominated by Callitris species, known for their drought resistance.
Examples
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Timber from Callitris trees is valued for its durability and pleasant scent.
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The Callitris trees thrive in dry, sandy soils.
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Botanists discovered a new type of Callitris growing near the riverbanks.
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Many species of Callitris are found in Australia.
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The dry forests of Australia are dominated by Callitris species, known for their drought resistance.
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Timber from Callitris trees is valued for its durability and pleasant scent.
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Many species of Callitris are found in Australia.
Synonyms
An evergreen tree or shrub from Australia that grows well in dry soil and has hard wood
Compounds
- Specialized
An Australian cone-bearing tree with small flat leaves and dark brown seeds used for wood and resin
- Specialized
A tree from Australia like a pine with small round cones and scented wood
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An Australian tree with small flat scale-like leaves, strong pleasant-smelling wood, and sticky sap
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A small tree or shrub from southern Australia with bluish green leaves
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A small tree or shrub from southern Australia in the cypress family
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A large evergreen tree with small flat leaves like scales and fragrant hard wood that gives resin for varnish
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Callitris comes from Greek parts kalli- ('beautiful') and tri- ('three'). A helpful way to remember it is that these Australian cypress pines often have small, neat leaves in groups of three, so the name matches the trees' look.
