Quercus Macrocarpa (Noun)
Meaning
Medium to large deciduous oak of central and eastern North America with ovoid acorns deeply immersed in large fringed cups; yields tough close-grained wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Quercus macrocarpa is often referred to as the bur oak due to its large and deeply fringed acorn cups.
- In eastern North America, Quercus macrocarpa trees can be found in various woodlands and prairies, where they provide shelter and food for wildlife.
- The Quercus macrocarpa tree's unique, ovoid acorns have been an important food source for many animals throughout history.
- Due to its strength and durability, the wood of the Quercus macrocarpa has been used in furniture-making and construction for centuries.
- As a large and long-lived tree, the Quercus macrocarpa can provide shade and beauty to urban landscapes for generations.