Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of elm tree: Ulmus thomasii is a specific type of deciduous tree belonging to the genus Ulmus.
   • A tall, widely distributed elm: It refers to a particular elm species known for its height and its native range in eastern North America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The forest contains several mature specimens of Ulmus thomasii.
  • Conservation efforts are focusing on Ulmus thomasii due to threats from disease.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or scientific contexts: The term is used precisely to identify this specific species within academic, forestry, or ecological discussions.
  • The study compared the drought resistance of Ulmus thomasii to that of other native hardwoods.

Variants and Related Words

• Rock elm: This is the common name for .
• Cork elm: Another common name referring to the same species, derived from its distinctive corky bark on mature branches.
• Ulmus: The genus name for all elm trees.

Synonyms

• Rock elm
• Cork elm

Different Meanings

• This term has a single, specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a botanical species. It does not have general figurative or idiomatic meanings.

Notes

• As a scientific binomial name (), it is always italicized in formal writing. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.

Noun

1. tall widely distributed elm of eastern North America