stink cedar
"Stink cedar" refers to specific trees known for their strong, unpleasant odor, primarily found in California and Florida.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A tree species native to California, known scientifically as Torreya californica, with a notable unpleasant smell.
Example
- The stink cedar, Torreya californica, is often recognized by its strong odor and needle-like leaves.
C1Botany
(technical)A tree species found in Florida, known scientifically as Torreya taxifolia, also characterized by its foul-smelling wood.
Example
- Torreya taxifolia, or Florida's stink cedar, is a rare tree with a pungent scent.
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