casuarina

• Sustantivo que designa cualquiera de varios árboles y arbustos del género Casuarina, caracterizados por tallos articulados y verticilos de hojas escamosas, algunos de los cuales proporcionan madera dura.

A noun referring to any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina, characterized by jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves, some of which yield heavy hardwood.

1. A type of tree or shrubC1formal

   Any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina, characterized by jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves; some species yield heavy hardwood.

   Casuarina

   • The casuarina tree is often planted along coastlines for wind protection.
   • Casuarina wood is prized for its durability and is used in furniture making.
   • The park was lined with tall casuarina trees, their needle-like leaves rustling in the breeze.

   Sinónimosbeefwoodironwoodshe-oakswamp oak