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Quercus texana

Quercus texana

9.9
A small oak tree that loses its leaves in autumn and grows in Texas and southern Oklahoma
  • noun
  • /ˈkwɜrkəs ˈtɛksənə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : roble de Texas
  • We planted a Quercus texana in our yard to enjoy its beautiful autumn foliage.

Examples

  • The Quercus texana provides valuable habitat for wildlife in southern Oklahoma forests.

  • The Quercus texana thrives in wet, lowland areas.

  • Botanists are studying the distribution of Quercus texana across Texas woodlands.

  • Did you see the Quercus texana in the park?

  • The Quercus texana is a popular choice for landscaping in Texas due to its size and attractive leaves.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Quercus texana for its ability to provide shade and attract local wildlife.

  • In late fall, the leaves of the Quercus texana turn a stunning red, making it a favorite among tree enthusiasts.

Synonyms

Spanish oak
vsQuercus texana
  • US
7.8

A small tree that loses its leaves with low branches and wide limbs in Texas and southern Oklahoma

is an alternative name with identical meaning for that same tree

How Big

big tree
  • Specialized
3 3.5
Quercus texana
  • Specialized
9.9
shrub
44 1.0

Surface Forms

Quercus texana singular
Quercus texanas plural

Morphology

Quercus + texana

This is a compositional scientific name: 'Quercus' identifies the oak genus and 'texana' functions as a geographical adjective meaning 'of Texas'. If a learner knows both constituents (and the convention that Latin binomials denote species), the overall meaning 'an oak from Texas / Nuttall oak' is directly inferable, a cross-linguistically common taxonomic pattern.

Etymology

Quercus texana comes from Latin words: Quercus means 'oak' and texana means 'from Texas', so the name literally labels this tree as an oak from Texas. That's why the name refers to a small oak that grows in Texas and nearby areas.