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sciadopitys

/ˌsaɪ.əˈdɒp.ɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/ˌsaɪ.əˈdɒp.ɪ.tɪs/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее типовой и единственный род семейства Sciadopityaceae, к которому относятся японские зонтичные сосны.

A noun referring to the type and sole genus of the family Sciadopityaceae, which includes the Japanese umbrella pines.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Japanese umbrella pineC2formal

    A genus of coniferous trees, the sole member of the family Sciadopityaceae, native to Japan, known for its distinctive umbrella-like whorls of needles.

    ruСциадопитис

    • The Sciadopitys verticillata is a popular ornamental tree in Japanese gardens.
    • Botanists classify Sciadopitys as the only genus in its family.
    • The ancient Sciadopitys trees can live for over a thousand years.

    Synonymsjapanese umbrella pineumbrella pine