Betula (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of trees of the family Betulaceae (such as birches).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest was dominated by species of the betula genus, with their distinctive white bark glistening in the sunlight.
- Betula trees are known for their slender branches and simple, alternate leaves.
- The park ranger pointed out a large betula tree that had been damaged in a recent storm.
- Betula alleghaniensis, also known as yellow birch, is native to eastern North America.
- The artist chose to paint a beautiful betula tree with its branches stretching towards the sky.