Sorbus
- proper noun
- Specialized
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sorbus
- In my backyard, I planted a mountain ash tree (Sorbus) known for its stunning fall colors.
- mountain ash
Examples
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During our nature hike, we identified several species of mountain ash, including Sorbus and its unique feathery leaves.
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The closest they have to apples is northern mountain ash (Sorbus decora).
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The European mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) is a popular tree in parks because of its bright red berries in autumn.
Compounds
- Specialized
A small tree from the west coast of North America with white flowers and orange-red berries
A European tree that loses its leaves and has small brown fruit with pale spots you can eat
- Specialized
A small tree with divided leaves and clusters of bright red berries from eastern North America
A European and Asian tree with many small leaflets and clusters of orange-red berries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sorbus comes from the Latin sorbus, the old name for the 'service tree' and its small red fruit, so botanists used this name for the group of trees like rowans and whitebeams that make those berries.
