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Leitneria

Leitneria

9.9
A small tree or shrub from the southeastern United States that loses its leaves and has very light, spongy wood
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The wood of Leitneria is extremely light and spongy, making it unique among native trees.

Examples

  • The Leitneria tree is known for its unique cork-like bark.

  • The rare Leitneria is found in wetlands of the southern United States.

  • Botanists were excited to discover a stand of Leitneria in the wildlife reserve.

  • Many Leitnerias grow in the wetlands of the southeastern United States.

  • The rare Leitneria is found in wetlands of the southern United States.

  • Botanists were excited to discover a stand of Leitneria in the wildlife reserve.

  • Many Leitnerias grow in the wetlands of the southeastern United States.

Synonyms

corkwood
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  • US
9.9

Small tree or bush that grows in wet places in the southeastern United States and has very light wood

is the genus grouping for these trees rather than a single plant
corkwood tree
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  • US
9.9

A small tree or shrub with very light wood that grows in wet places in the southeastern United States

is the genus for these southeastern trees rather than an individual plant
corkwood family
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  • Specialized
9.3

A small group of flowering plants that has only one kind, Leitneria

is the genus level term for those plants rather than the higher family rank
Leitneriaceae
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  • Specialized
9.9

A small family of flowering plants that contains only the plants of the genus Leitneria

is the genus term naming these plants rather than the broader family label

Compounds

Leitneria floridana
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small tree or shrub from southeastern US wetlands with very light wood

Surface Forms

Leitneria singular
Leitnerias plural

Etymology

Leitneria is a scientific plant name made from the last name Leitner and the ending -ia, which people add to a name to form a plant name. So Leitneria means 'Leitner's plant', like gardenia, and that is why this tree has that name.