A genus of coniferous trees native to Australia and nearby regions, known for their fine-grained wood used in building and furniture.
From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) and 'tris' (three), referring to the arrangement of cone scales. The name was coined in the 18th century to describe these attractive Australian evergreens.
Callitris wood is so rot-resistant that buildings made from it thousands of years ago are still standing intact—making it one of nature's most durable building materials!
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