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Fraxinus latifolia

Fraxinus latifolia

9.9
A tree from western North America with hard, light wood used for furniture
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : fresno de hoja ancha
  • Furniture makers often prize the wood of Fraxinus latifolia for its strength and lightness.

Examples

  • The Fraxinus latifolia is commonly found along riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Scientists are studying how climate change affects the growth of Fraxinus latifolia populations.

  • The Fraxinus latifolia is known for its strong wood.

  • Many carpenters prefer Fraxinus latifolia for furniture making.

  • Carpenters often choose Fraxinus latifolia for its remarkable lightness and durability in furniture construction.

  • The wood from Fraxinus latifolia is highly valued in crafting durable outdoor furniture.

  • In western North America, Fraxinus latifolia trees thrive in moist areas, providing strong, lightweight timber.

Synonyms

Oregon ash
vsFraxinus latifolia
  • US
7.7

A tree that loses its leaves each year with hard, light wood used for furniture and sports equipment

is the scientific name for that same species

Surface Forms

Fraxinus latifolia singular
Fraxinus latifolias plural

Morphology

Fraxinus + latifolia

This is a Latin scientific binomial functioning as a proper name; its full meaning ('a particular species of ash') depends on taxonomic/Latin knowledge rather than ordinary English composition. Even if a learner knows 'Fraxinus' as the ash genus, the species epithet 'latifolia' is opaque or unknown to a B1 learner, so the specific sense is not derivable from the surface words alone.

Etymology

Fraxinus latifolia is a scientific name from Latin: Fraxinus means 'ash' and latifolia means 'broad leaves', so the name describes a broad-leaved ash tree. That's why this name refers to the ash species that grows along riverbanks in western North America.