Quercus Velutina (Noun)
Meaning
Medium to large deciduous timber tree of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada having dark outer bark and yellow inner bark used for tanning; broad five-lobed leaves are bristle-tipped.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest was dominated by Quercus velutina, a species prized for its strong and durable wood.
- Quercus velutina is a medium to large deciduous timber tree native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.
- The distinctive bristle-tipped leaves of Quercus velutina made it easy to identify in the forest.
- Quercus velutina is often used for tanning due to the high concentration of tannins in its yellow inner bark.
- In the fall, the Quercus velutina trees turned brilliant shades of orange and red, attracting visitors from all over.