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