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Aralia elata

Aralia elata

9.9
A small tree or large shrub from Asia that has groups of white flowers and attractive leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners in the United States sometimes plant Aralia elata for its attractive foliage and architectural form.

Examples

  • The Aralia elata in our garden produces beautiful clusters of white flowers in late summer.

  • Although Aralia elata is native to Asia, it has established itself in parts of the eastern United States.

  • The Aralia elata is known for its beautiful foliage.

  • In gardens, Aralia elata can provide excellent shade.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Aralia elata for its unique shape and lush greenery.

  • In Asia, Aralia elata is often used in traditional landscaping designs.

  • The Aralia elata that we planted last year has grown significantly and provides great shade.

Synonyms

Japanese angelica tree
vsAralia elata
9.9

A small tree or shrub that loses its leaves, with prickly stems and big leaves often grown in gardens

is the formal botanical name used in scientific or technical contexts

Surface Forms

Aralia elata singular
Aralia elata plural

Morphology

aralia + elata

This is a botanical binomial where the first constituent ('Aralia') signals it is a type of plant, so a learner who knows 'Aralia' can infer it refers to a species of that genus. However, the second element ('elata') is a Latin epithet with no dictionary gloss provided and is not interpretable by an average B1 learner, so the specific descriptive meaning cannot be derived from the parts without prior exposure.

Etymology

Aralia elata comes from the plant group name Aralia and the Latin word elata, which means 'tall' or 'raised'. That gives a simple image of a tall, upright shrub or small tree, so the name helps you remember what this plant looks like.