pointed-leaf maple
Noun: A small, shrub-like Japanese maple tree (Acer argutum) characterized by leaves with five to seven distinct, sharply tapered lobes. It is noted for its vibrant yellow autumn foliage.
This term is used specifically to refer to this particular species of Japanese maple. It is a botanical name and is used in contexts related to horticulture, gardening, botany, and landscape description. * The pointed-leaf maple is prized for its delicate, deeply lobed leaves. * In autumn, the garden's pointed-leaf maple turns a brilliant yellow.
The term is highly specific and technical. It is primarily used in scientific or specialized gardening contexts rather than in everyday conversation. In casual settings, one might simply refer to it as a type of "Japanese maple."
- Acer argutum: The scientific Latin name for the pointed-leaf maple.
- Japanese maple: The common name for the genus ( and related species) to which the pointed-leaf maple belongs. This is a broader category.
- Acer argutum (scientific synonym)
The term "pointed-leaf maple" does not have other common meanings. It refers exclusively to the plant species Acer argutum.
- small shrubby Japanese plant with leaves having 5 to 7 acuminate lobes; yellow in autumn