Quercus Myrtifolia (Noun)
Meaning
Small evergreen shrub or tree of southeastern United States; often forms almost impenetrable thickets in sandy coastal areas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Quercus myrtifolia is a small evergreen shrub or tree that is native to the southeastern United States, often found in sandy coastal areas.
- The quercus myrtifolia in the garden had grown denser over the years, forming a beautiful but almost impenetrable thicket.
- In its natural habitat, quercus myrtifolia can grow up to 20 feet tall, but in cultivation, it is usually much smaller.
- The park ranger explained that quercus myrtifolia was one of the most common plant species in the coastal area, and a vital part of the ecosystem.
- The quercus myrtifolia trees in the nature reserve had been pruned to maintain a more manageable size, but still provided excellent shelter for wildlife.