acer rubrum

Thân thiện

The acer rubrum displays brilliant scarlet leaves in the autumn forest.

Definition

Noun: - A species of deciduous tree native to eastern and central North America, characterized by its five-lobed leaves that turn vibrant shades of scarlet and yellow in autumn. It is commonly known as the red maple.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The brilliant foliage of the acer rubrum is a highlight of the fall landscape.
  • We planted an acer rubrum in the yard for its fast growth and stunning autumn color.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to denote this specific species within the genus , distinguishing it from other maples like (sugar maple) or (Norway maple).
  • The study compared the drought tolerance of Acer rubrum with that of other native species.

Variants and Related Words

• Red Maple: The common name for .
  • The red maple is one of the most abundant native trees in eastern forests.
• Swamp Maple: Another common name, referring to its common habitat in wet soils.
  • You can often find swamp maples growing near the edge of the pond.

Synonyms

• Red Maple: The standard common name.
• Swamp Maple: A common name highlighting its habitat preference.
• Scarlet Maple: A less common name referencing its autumn leaf color.

Related Phrases

• Autumn color / Fall foliage: A key descriptive phrase associated with .
  • The acer rubrum is prized for its reliable and brilliant autumn color.

Học thuật

Noun

1. maple of eastern and central America; five-lobed leaves turn scarlet and yellow in autumn

Từ đồng nghĩa

• red maple
• scarlet maple
• swamp maple
• Acer rubrum