Ulmus carpinifolia

9.9

A European elm tree with shiny smooth leaves often grown for parks and gardens

noun

Specialized

: olmo carpinifolia

The Ulmus carpinifolia is prized in landscaping for its attractive, glossy foliage.

Examples

Old parks across Europe often feature mature Ulmus carpinifolia specimens lining the avenues.
Some botanists debate the classification of Ulmus carpinifolia among other elm species.
The Ulmus carpinifolia tree is known for its beautiful foliage.
Many gardeners prefer Ulmus carpinifolia for landscaping.
Old parks across Europe often feature mature Ulmus carpinifolia specimens lining the avenues.
The Ulmus carpinifolia is prized in landscaping for its attractive, glossy foliage.
Many gardeners prefer Ulmus carpinifolia for landscaping due to its beautiful leaves.

Synonyms

European field elm

vsUlmus carpinifolia

7.1

A European tree with shiny leaves that people plant for decoration

is the same species but presented under its scientific name

smooth-leaved elm

vsUlmus carpinifolia

7.5

A European tree with shiny smooth leaves often planted for decoration

is the same species but named in formal taxonomic form

Surface Forms

Ulmus carpinifolia singular

Ulmus carpinifolias plural

Morphology

Ulmus + carpinifolia

This is a Latin botanical binomial (genus + specific epithet) where the second element 'carpinifolia' is not an ordinary English word and requires knowledge of Latin compounding (carpini- 'hornbeam' + -folia 'leaved') or botanical naming conventions. An average B1 learner who only knows the listed constituents would not be able to infer the meaning 'an elm species with hornbeam-like leaves', so the sense is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Ulmus carpinifolia is a Latin name made of two parts: Ulmus meaning 'elm' and carpinifolia meaning 'hornbeam leaves'. So the name paints a picture of an elm with leaves like a hornbeam, which helps you remember it is an elm with smooth, shiny leaves.