Quercus Bicolor (Noun)
Meaning
Large deciduous oak of the eastern United States with a flaky bark and leaves that have fewer lobes than other white oaks; yields heavy strong wood used in construction; thrives in wet soil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Quercus bicolor is a common sight in the eastern United States, known for its striking flaky bark and sturdy branches.
- The Quercus bicolor's strong wood made it an ideal material for ship builders during the American Revolution.
- A mature Quercus bicolor can thrive in wet soil conditions that would prove challenging for many other tree species.
- The relatively few lobes on a Quercus bicolor leaf distinguish it from other white oak species found in North America.
- Due to its ability to grow in a variety of environments, the Quercus bicolor has been a staple of Eastern American forests for centuries.