Southern Live Oak (Noun)
Meaning
Medium-sized evergreen native to eastern North America to the east coast of Mexico; often cultivated as shade tree for it wide-spreading crown; extremely hard tough durable wood once used in shipbuilding.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The southern live oak is a symbol of the Old South in the United States, with its sprawling canopy and twisted trunk.
- The southern live oak's durable wood made it a popular choice for shipbuilding in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- A majestic southern live oak stood at the entrance of the historic plantation, its branches stretching out like giant arms.
- The city's park department planted southern live oaks along the boulevard to provide shade for pedestrians and drivers.
- In its natural habitat, the southern live oak can live for hundreds of years, becoming a haven for wildlife and a testament to its hardiness.