red maple

Thân thiện

A red maple tree stands in a park with its leaves turning bright scarlet and yellow.

Definition

Noun: * A species of North American deciduous tree: "red maple" refers to a specific type of maple tree (Acer rubrum) native to eastern and central North America. It is known for its distinctive five-lobed leaves that change to vibrant red and yellow colors in the autumn.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The forest is famous for its brilliant display of red maple in the fall.
  • We planted a young red maple in our backyard for shade.
  • The red maple is one of the most common trees in eastern North American forests.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or ecological contexts: The term is used precisely to identify the species , often discussing its habitat, growth patterns, or role in the ecosystem.
  • The study focused on the sap production of the red maple compared to the sugar maple.

Variants and Related Words

• Swamp Maple (n): A common alternative name for the red maple, referring to its tolerance for wet soil conditions.
  • In the low-lying area, the swamp maple thrives.
• Scarlet Maple (n): Another name highlighting the tree's bright red autumn foliage.
  • The hills were ablaze with the color of the scarlet maple.

Synonyms

• Acer rubrum: The scientific, Latin name for the red maple species.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• scarlet maple
• swamp maple
• Acer rubrum