Acer (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Aceraceae; trees or shrubs having winged fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The acer maple is a common tree in North America, known for its vibrant fall colors.
- Sugar acer, or sugar maple, is tapped for its sap to produce maple syrup.
- Bigleaf acer, a native of western North America, has large palmate leaves that can grow up to 12 inches wide.
- Paperbark acer is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that is native to China.
- Amur acer, a type of maple tree, is commonly used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes.