Acer negundo
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Definition
Noun 1. A species of maple tree: Acer negundo is a species of deciduous tree in the genus Acer, commonly known as the box elder, boxelder maple, or ash-leaved maple. It is characterized by its compound leaves, which are atypical for maples, and its rapid growth.
Usage and Examples
- As a subject: " is often found near streams and rivers."
- As an object: "The park's landscape plan includes several for quick shade."
- With modifiers: "The young saplings grew rapidly in the wet soil."
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or scientific contexts: The term is used for precise taxonomic identification.
- Example: "The study compared the drought tolerance of Acer negundo to that of Acer saccharum."
Variants and Related Words
- Common Name: Box elder, boxelder maple, ash-leaved maple.
- Example: "The box elder (Acer negundo) is easily identified by its compound leaves."
- Related Term: (genus). The genus containing all maple species.
- Example: "Acer negundo belongs to the genus Acer, which includes sugar maples and red maples."
Synonyms
- Box elder
- Boxelder maple
- Ash-leaved maple
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning as the scientific (Latin) name for a particular species of tree. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.
Noun
- common shade tree of eastern and central United States