Genus Ulmus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of family Ulmaceae; deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves; widely distributed in temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Ulmus is a type of deciduous tree commonly found in temperate regions around the world.
- Botanists have identified over 30 species within the genus Ulmus, each with unique characteristics.
- The leaves of the genus Ulmus are typically simple and serrate, with a pointed tip and a flat base.
- Trees in the genus Ulmus are widely distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- The genus Ulmus is the type genus of the family Ulmaceae, which also includes the zelkova and planera trees.