Flooded Gum (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several Australian gum trees growing on moist or alluvial soil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The flooded gum is native to eastern Australia and is valued for its timber and ornamental appeal.
- The local nursery was selling flooded gum trees that were well-suited to the wet soil conditions in the area.
- Flooded gum leaves are bright green in color and lance-shaped with a pointed tip.
- In New South Wales, flooded gum trees are often found along the banks of rivers and streams.
- Plantations of flooded gum have been established in several southeastern Australian states for timber production.