What is another word for Dacrydium Cupressinum?
Pronunciation: [dakɹˈɪdi͡əm kˈʌpɹɪsˌɪnəm] (IPA) 
Dacrydium Cupressinum, commonly known as rimu, is a New Zealand native tree that belongs to the podocarp family. It is an evergreen conifer with needle-like leaves that grows up to 50 meters tall. Rimu is an important species and highly valued for its fine timber. It has been extensively logged in the past, and now only a few old-growth trees remain in protected forests. As for synonyms, Dacrydium Cupressinum is sometimes referred to as red pine, red silver pine, or New Zealand pine. Its Maori name is rimu, which means "to weave." Rimu wood is used for furniture, flooring, and panelling, and it is prized for its beautiful texture and grain.
