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Tsuga

Tsuga

9.3
A type of evergreen tree with short flat needles that grows in North America and Asia
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːɡə/
  • Specialized
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  • The needles of Tsuga trees are short and flat, distinguishing them from other conifers.

Examples

  • Many Tsugas can be found in the mountainous regions of North America.

  • The Tsuga tree is known for its delicate foliage.

  • Several species of Tsuga are found in the forests of eastern North America.

  • Some gardeners plant Tsuga because of its graceful, drooping branches and evergreen foliage.

  • The needles of Tsuga trees are short and flat, distinguishing them from other conifers.

  • Several species of Tsuga are found in the forests of eastern North America.

  • Some gardeners plant Tsuga because of its graceful, drooping branches and evergreen foliage.

Synonyms

hemlock
vsTsuga
8 7.4

An evergreen tree with short flat needles whose wood is used for building

is the scientific genus term for those evergreen trees

Compounds

Tsuga caroliniana
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium-sized evergreen tree from the southeast of the United States with spreading branches called Carolina hemlock

Tsuga mertensiana
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall evergreen tree from western North America, called mountain hemlock

Surface Forms

Tsuga singular
Tsugas plural

Etymology

Tsuga comes from the Japanese word tsuga, which means 'hemlock', a type of evergreen tree. That's why Tsuga is the scientific name for hemlock trees with short, flat needles found in North America and Asia.