striped dogwood
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A striped dogwood tree stands in a small park, its leaves turning bright yellow in the autumn.
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of maple tree: "striped dogwood" is a common name for a specific deciduous tree native to eastern North America. Its scientific name is Acer pensylvanicum. It is characterized by its distinctive bark and leaf color.
Usage and Characteristics
- The name "striped dogwood" refers to the tree's most recognizable feature: its bark, which has conspicuous, vertical white stripes on a greenish-brown background.
- It is also known for its large, broad leaves that are typically two-lobed (having two main sections).
- In autumn, the leaves of this tree turn a clear, bright yellow color.
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Variants and Related Words
- Mooswood (n): Another common name for the same tree ().
- Goosefoot Maple (n): Another common name for the same tree, referring to the shape of its leaves.
- Striped Maple (n): The most widely used common name for this species, directly describing its bark.
Synonyms
- Striped maple: The primary synonym.
- : The scientific, botanical name.
A striped dogwood tree stands in a small park, its leaves turning bright yellow in the autumn.
Noun
- maple of eastern North America with striped bark and large two-lobed leaves clear yellow in autumn