Slippery Elm (Noun)
Meaning
North American elm having rough leaves that are red when opening; yields a hard wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The slippery elm is native to eastern North America, with its distinctive rough leaves a standout in the region's flora.
- Native Americans have traditionally used the bark of the slippery elm tree for its medicinal properties.
- In its early stages of growth, the slippery elm has leaves that turn from a deep red to green as they mature.
- A woodworker would likely be drawn to the slippery elm for its exceptionally hard wood.
- As a member of the Ulmus genus, the slippery elm is related to several other types of North American elms.