Gowen cypress

noun

Gow·​en cypress

ˈgau̇ən-

: a small tree or shrub (Cupressus goveniana) with erect or stiff branches, spherical cones, and light green to yellowish leaves that is native to California and used as an ornamental

Word History

Etymology

after James R. Gowen, 19th century British horticulturist

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