Ulmus Rubra (Noun)
Meaning
North American elm having rough leaves that are red when opening; yields a hard wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ulmus rubra, also known as the slippery elm, is a North American native that has been used in herbal medicine for centuries.
- Ulmus rubra inner bark has been traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory agent, demulcent, and emollient.
- The ulmus rubra tree is often found growing in moist woodlands and along streams in eastern North America.
- Ulmus rubra is valued for its hard, dense wood, which is used for making furniture and tool handles.
- The ulmus rubra is a medium-sized tree with a broad, vase-shaped crown and rough, red-tinged leaves when they emerge in spring.