Sorbus Americana (Noun)
Meaning
A variety of mountain ash.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sorbus americana, a type of mountain ash, is commonly found in eastern North America.
- The distinctive compound leaves of Sorbus americana are often mistaken for those of the white ash tree.
- In the fall, Sorbus americana trees are a favorite among wildlife due to their abundance of bright red berries.
- The small white flowers of Sorbus americana bloom in May, followed by the formation of the berries in the summer.
- As a member of the rose family, Sorbus americana has several notable characteristics, including its serrated leaf margins.