American Plane (Noun)
Meaning
Very large spreading plane tree of eastern and central North America to Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park features several specimens of American plane trees that provide a beautiful canopy in the summer months.
- A particularly striking example of the American plane can be found near the pond, where it stands sentinel with a broad spread of branches.
- Researchers studied the roots of American plane trees in a effort to better understand the importance of deep-rooted plants in riparian zones.
- New England colonists admired the impressive trunks and distinctive branches of American plane trees when they arrived on American soil.
- Conservation efforts aim to promote healthy regeneration of the American plane through reintroduction programs in woodlands from Kentucky to Wisconsin.