River Birch (Noun)
Meaning
Birch of swamps and river bottoms throughout the eastern United States having reddish-brown bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The river birch is a popular ornamental tree due to its attractive bark and tolerance of wet soils.
- River birch trees thrive in the swampy areas of the southeastern United States.
- The distinctive reddish-brown bark of the river birch sets it apart from other types of birch trees.
- A group of river birch trees grew along the riverbank, their branches stretching out over the water.
- The river birch is often used as a landscaping tree in areas with poor drainage or standing water.