atlas cedar
noun
Meaning
A large coniferous evergreen tree native to the Atlas Mountains of North Africa, often planted in parks and gardens for its striking foliage and conical shape.
Examples
- The atlas cedar is highly valued in landscaping for its hardy nature and distinct blue-green hue.
- Botanists often study the atlas cedar to understand how it adapts to different mountain climates.
Synonyms: cedar, conifer, evergreen, Cedrus atlantica