I. ˌret ə nˈispərə
Etymology: New Latin, from retin- (I) + -spora
synonym of chamaecyparis
II. noun
or ret·i·nos·po·ra -ˈäs-
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin
1. : any of various Japanese ornamental dwarf shrubs of the genus Chamaecyparis that resemble cypresses ; especially : any of several shrubs that are horticultural varieties derived from the sawara cypress or the sun tree
2. : any of several shrubs of the genus Thuja that retain the needlelike juvenile foliage permanently and are propagated by cuttings or grafting