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Definition of eastern hemlock

eastern hemlock

Plural:eastern hemlocks
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North American A shade-tolerant coniferous tree (Tsuga canadensis) native to eastern North America, characterized by its conical shape, deeply furrowed bark, and short, flat, dark green needles.

Example

"The dense, evergreen canopy of the Eastern hemlock provides crucial winter shelter for deer and other woodland wildlife."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The Eastern hemlock is a coniferous tree and is entirely unrelated to the highly toxic herbaceous plant known as poison hemlock, though early settlers thought their crushed leaves smelled similar.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastern hemlock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 30, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastern-hemlock
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