Plane Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several trees of the genus Platanus having thin pale bark that scales off in small plates and lobed leaves and ball-shaped heads of fruits.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The plane tree in our backyard has been a favorite spot for us to relax and read during warm summer days.
- Many cities have lane-lined with beautiful and historic plane trees, some of which are several centuries old.
- Plane trees are often preferred for landscaping public parks because of their stunning beauty and ability to cope with pollution.
- London's streets feature impressive specimens of plane trees that are centuries old.
- In Europe, the plane tree has naturalized in some regions, having been introduced as an ornamental tree species centuries ago.