Ostrya (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous monoecious trees of Europe and Asia and America; sometimes placed in subfamily or family Carpinaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- A row of ostrya trees stood along the riverbank, providing a picturesque frame for the serene landscape.
- Ostrya is often used as an ornamental tree in European parks and gardens due to its attractive fall colors.
- The botanical garden had a variety of ostrya specimens collected from different parts of Asia and America.
- Ostrya trees, with their peculiar leaf structure, add to the beauty of deciduous forests found in Northern America.
- The wood from an ostrya tree is highly valued for its durability and strength in furniture-making.