Quercus Marilandica (Noun)
Meaning
A common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Quercus marilandica is a common sight in the southeastern United States, often forming dense thickets in woodland edges and dry ridges.
- The black jack oak, also known as Quercus marilandica, is a scrubby deciduous tree that thrives in poor soil conditions.
- Quercus marilandica has dark bark that is often covered in lichen and moss, giving it a distinctive appearance.
- The broad, three-lobed leaves of Quercus marilandica are a key identifying feature of this common tree species.
- In its natural habitat, Quercus marilandica tends to form dense thickets that provide shelter and food for a variety of wildlife.