Northern Pin Oak (Noun)
Meaning
Small to medium deciduous oak of east central North America; leaves have sharply pointed lobes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park naturalists promoted the northern pin oak as a versatile native species ideal for landscaping projects.
- Ecologists determined that the northern pin oak relied heavily on sunlight for healthy development.
- As a small to medium deciduous oak species, the northern pin oak prefers moist, well-drained soil.
- A notable characteristic of the northern pin oak is its uniquely shaped leaves with sharply pointed lobes.
- Plant enthusiasts learned to differentiate between various deciduous oak species, including the northern pin oak, through a guided forest tour.