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Acer pennsylvanicum

Acer pennsylvanicum

9.9
A small maple tree from eastern North America with striped bark and two-part leaves that turn yellow in autumn
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : arce de Pennsylvania
  • In autumn, the leaves of Acer pennsylvanicum turn a striking clear yellow, brightening the forest understory.

Examples

  • The Acer pennsylvanicum is often called the striped maple due to its distinctive bark.

  • Hikers in the Appalachian region can easily identify Acer pennsylvanicum by its large, lobed leaves.

  • The Acer pennsylvanicum is a beautiful tree.

  • You can find Acer pennsylvanicum in many parks.

  • Hikers in the Appalachian region can easily identify Acer pennsylvanicum by its large, lobed leaves.

  • In autumn, the leaves of Acer pennsylvanicum turn a striking clear yellow, brightening the forest understory.

  • The Acer pennsylvanicum is often called the striped maple due to its distinctive bark.

Synonyms

moose-wood
vsAcer pennsylvanicum
  • US
9.9

A small maple tree with green-and-white striped bark and yellow autumn leaves

is the scientific species name used instead of a common name
striped maple
vsAcer pennsylvanicum
  • US
7.4

A small tree from eastern North America with striped green bark and large leaves that turn yellow in autumn

is the scientific species name used instead of a common name
goosefoot maple
vsAcer pennsylvanicum
  • US
9.5

A maple tree with striped bark and large two-lobed leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn

is the scientific species name used instead of a common name

Surface Forms

Acer pennsylvanicum singular
Acer pennsylvanicums plural

Morphology

Acer + pennsylvanicum

This is a compositional Latin binomial: the genus 'Acer' identifies it as a maple and the specific epithet ('pennsylvanicum') indicates a geographic/attributive relation (from Pennsylvania). If a learner knows both parts and the convention of scientific names, the overall meaning 'a species of Acer (maple) associated with Pennsylvania' is directly inferable, so the expression is transparent.

Etymology

Acer pennsylvanicum gets its name from Latin plant naming: the genus Acer means 'maple' and the species pennsylvanicum means 'from Pennsylvania'. So the name literally says 'maple from Pennsylvania', which helps you remember this tree often called the striped maple for its striped bark and yellow leaves.