casuarina

• Substantivo que designa qualquer árvore ou arbusto do gênero Casuarina, caracterizados por ramos articulados e folhas reduzidas a escamas dispostas em verticilos, algumas espécies produzindo madeira pesada e dura. Também se refere à madeira dessas árvores.

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.

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