Quercus rubra
- noun
- Specialized
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Quercus rubra
- The leaves of Quercus rubra turn a brilliant red in the autumn.
Examples
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Many city parks plant Quercus rubra thanks to its hardiness and shade.
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In its native habitat, Quercus rubra can grow to be quite large, reaching heights of over 80 feet.
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Quercus rubra is valued for its fast growth and attractive wood grain.
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The Quercus rubra is known for its vibrant fall colors.
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Many parks in Eastern North America feature Quercus rubra trees.
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Quercus rubra is often planted in parks because of its beautiful red autumn leaves.
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The towering Quercus rubra provides excellent shade during the hot summer months.
Synonyms
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A large North American tree with pointed leaves and red, strong wood used for furniture
A large oak tree from eastern North America with leaves that have pointed lobes and red autumn color
A large tree with broad leaves that have sharp points and a rounded top
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This binomial is compositional: 'Quercus' names the oak genus and the species epithet ('rubra'/'rubrum') identifies the red oak, so the overall meaning 'red oak / northern red oak' is directly derivable from the parts. Although botanical Latin is formal, the genus+epithet pattern transparently encodes a species name and is predictable for learners who know both constituents.
Etymology
Quercus rubra comes from Latin words: Quercus meaning 'oak' and rubra meaning 'red'. The tree's leaves often turn red in autumn, so the name points to the 'red oak' we know today.