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Cypress Tree in Greek: Kuparissos (Κυπαρίσσος)

Greek Name and Mythology

Kuparissos (Κυπαρίσσος) is the Greek word for cypress. In mythology, the cypress is associated with Hades, god of the underworld, and symbolizes mourning and immortality.

Botanical Context

Cypress refers to several genera in Cupressaceae: Cupressus (true cypresses), Juniperus (junipers), Thuja (arborvitae), Chamaecyparis (false cypresses). Notable species include Italian cypress (C. sempervirens), Monterey cypress (C. macrocarpa), and Lawson cypress (C. lawsoniana). Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) is in a different family (Taxodiaceae).

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