Quercus Falcata (Noun)
Meaning
Large round-topped deciduous tree with spreading branches having narrow falcate leaves with deeply sinuate lobes and wood similar to that of northern red oaks; New Jersey to Illinois and southward.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Quercus falcata is a common sight in the eastern United States, with its distinctive falcate leaves and sprawling branches.
- The park ranger pointed out the Quercus falcata as one of the oldest trees in the forest, its twisted trunk a testament to its age.
- In the fall, the Quercus falcata puts on a spectacular display of color, its leaves turning brilliant shades of orange and red.
- The Quercus falcata is often used as a timber tree, its wood being valued for its strength and durability.
- The botanist spent hours studying the Quercus falcata, carefully observing the sinuate lobes of its leaves and the unique shape of its branches.