California Sycamore (Noun)
Meaning
Tall tree of Baja California having deciduous bark and large alternate palmately lobed leaves and ball-shaped clusters of flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Along the riverbanks, the majestic California sycamores towered above the landscape, their sprawling canopies a haven for wildlife and humans alike.
- The botanical garden's horticulturist carefully selected a California sycamore for the central courtyard, intent on showcasing its stunning display of autumn colors.
- As kids, we loved playing hide-and-seek among the gnarled trunks of the ancient California sycamores that surrounded our town's main square.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the California sycamore from over-development and urbanization, which threaten to erase this incredible species from its native habitats.
- Under the sheltering branches of a centuries-old California sycamore, travelers and locals alike have picnicked, rested, and enjoyed the tranquil beauty of nature.