Scrub Oak (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various chiefly American small shrubby oaks often a dominant form on thin dry soils sometimes forming dense thickets.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The scrub oak was a common sight on the dry hillsides of the western United States.
- As the forest grew back after the wildfire, scrub oak sprouted from the charred earth.
- In some areas, scrub oak thickets formed an impassable barrier for hikers and wildlife alike.
- The park ranger pointed out the scrub oak, explaining that it was well adapted to the poor soil conditions.
- The scrub oak's twisted branches and small leaves made it a popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts.