Cryptomeria

See also: cryptomeria

Translingual

Cryptomeria japonica

Etymology

New Latin crypto- (“hidden”) +‎ Ancient Greek μέρος (méros, “part”) +‎ -ia

Proper noun

Cryptomeria f

A taxonomic genus within the family Cupressaceae – one species, the Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), the seeds of which are in the scales of the cones.
A taxonomic genus within the family Noctuidae – a genus of moths.

Hyponyms

(Japanese cedar): Cryptomeria japonica

References

tree in Cupressaceae

Cryptomeria on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Cryptomeria (Cupressaceae) on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Cryptomeria on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
Cryptomeria at USDA Plants database

moth in Noctuidae

Cryptomeria (moth) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Cryptomeria (Noctuidae) on Wikispecies.Wikispecies

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