Acer rubrum
- noun
- /ˈeɪsər ˈrʌbrəm/
- Specialized
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arce rojo
- Gardeners often plant Acer rubrum for its attractive autumn colors and shade.
Examples
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Botanists studied the leaf patterns of Acer rubrum to better understand seasonal color changes.
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In the fall, the Acer rubrum displays brilliant red foliage throughout the forest.
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The Acer rubrum is famous for its vibrant fall colors.
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In autumn, the Acer rubrum turns a brilliant red.
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In the fall, the Acer rubrum displays vibrant red leaves that attract many visitors to the park.
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The Acer rubrum is often planted along streets for its beautiful autumn foliage.
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Botanists study the Acer rubrum to understand its growth patterns and adaptability in urban environments.
Synonyms
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A tree with leaves that have five parts and turn bright red or yellow in autumn
A maple tree from eastern and central North America with five-part leaves that turn bright red and yellow in autumn
A tree growing where the ground is often wet with five-lobed leaves that turn red or yellow in autumn
Surface Forms
Morphology
The name combines 'Acer' (the maple genus) with Latin 'rubrum' (red), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to a red maple species. Binomial scientific names routinely work this way across languages, making the meaning compositionally transparent to someone familiar with the parts.
Etymology
Acer rubrum comes from the Latin words Acer ('maple') and rubrum ('red'). It was named for the tree's bright red leaves in autumn, so the name points to the 'red maple' tree.