Smooth Alder (Noun)
Meaning
Common shrub of the eastern United States with smooth bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The smooth alder is a common shrub found in wetlands throughout the eastern United States.
- Smooth alder often grows in dense thickets along streams and rivers.
- In the fall, the smooth alder's leaves turn a vibrant yellow before falling off.
- The smooth alder's smooth bark is a key identifying feature of the species.
- Smooth alder is an important food source for many types of wildlife, including deer and birds.