noun
- plural of beefwood; trees of the genus Casuarina, native to Australia and nearby regions, having jointed branchlets and small scale-like leaves
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The beefwoods lined the coastal dunes, their needle-like foliage swaying in the ocean breeze.
- Australian beefwoods have been planted as windbreaks in many Mediterranean climates.
- The park featured several mature beefwoods that provided excellent shade.
- Beefwoods are known for their distinctive drooping branchlets and cone-like fruits.
- The landscaper recommended beefwoods for their drought tolerance and fast growth.
- Many beefwoods can tolerate poor soil conditions and salt spray.