Deodar cedar, scientifically known as Cedrus deodara, is a species of cedar native to the Western Himalayas. It is a tall tree with needle-like leaves, that are usually silver-green to blue-green in color. Its wood is prized for carving and construction, and the tree is commonly used for ornamental purposes for its symmetrical shape and attractive foliage. Other possible synonyms for Deodar cedar include Himalayan cedar, Indian cedar, or simply cedarwood. These terms can be useful when looking for alternative varieties or in botanical classification. However, it is always important to make sure that the taxonomy of the species matches before using any of these terms interchangeably.