Swamp Red Oak (Noun)
Meaning
Large round-topped deciduous tree with spreading branches having narrow falcate leaves with deeply sinuate lobes and wood similar to that of northern red oaks; New Jersey to Illinois and southward.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The swamp red oak stood majestically by the river, its broad canopy providing shade from the summer sun.
- Wildlife experts recommended preserving the swamp red oak habitat along the floodplains to maintain a balanced ecosystem.
- Identifying trees, he found the swamp red oak and other similar species flourishing near the eastern woodlands.
- Arborists specializing in woodland care assessed the ancient swamp red oak tree that required trimming for the town festival.
- Restoration projects along the eastern US coastline also focus on reviving natural environments dominated by the swamp red oak and northern wetland plant life.