Snow Gum (Noun)
Meaning
Small to medium-sized tree of Australia and Tasmania having smooth white to light-grey bark shedding in patches or strips.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The snow gum trees in the Tasmanian wilderness stood out with their distinctive bark that was peeling off in strips.
- As the hikers walked through the Australian forest, they came across a group of snow gums that were remarkably resilient to the changing climate.
- Snow gum wood is often used in craftwork due to its durability and the beautiful patterns created by the peeling bark.
- During the severe bushfires, many of the snow gum trees in the area were affected, but their unique bark helped protect them from the flames.
- In the heart of the eucalyptus forest, a small to medium-sized snow gum tree grew quietly, its light-grey bark glistening in the sunlight.