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Ulmus alata

Ulmus alata

9.9
A North American elm tree with small leaves and corky wings on its branches
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The small leaves and corky wings on the branches make Ulmus alata easy to identify.

Examples

  • Gardeners often plant Ulmus alata for its ornamental value in landscapes.

  • The Ulmus alata tree grows well in moist soils.

  • Diseases that affect other elms can also pose a threat to Ulmus alata populations.

  • I saw an Ulmus alata in the park yesterday.

  • The unique corky wings on the branches make identifying Ulmus alata easy for botanists.

  • Many landscapers prefer to use Ulmus alata due to its striking appearance and adaptability.

  • In the fall, the leaves of Ulmus alata turn a beautiful shade of yellow.

Synonyms

wing elm
vsUlmus alata
  • US
9.6

A North American tree with rough, thick bumps on its branches that look like wings

is an alternative phrasing for the same species rather than a different plant
winged elm
vsUlmus alata
  • US
9.1

A North American tree with thick ridges on its small branches and new growth

is the other naming form for the same species instead of a new concept

Surface Forms

Ulmus alata singular
Ulmus alatae plural

Morphology

Ulmus + alata

This is a Latin taxonomic binomial (scientific name) rather than a regular English phrase; its meaning requires botanical knowledge and the specific sense of the epithet 'alata' is not provided. Even a learner who knows that Ulmus refers to elms would not reliably derive the species-level descriptive meaning ('winged' twigs/branches) from the constituents, so it is not transparently interpretable by a B1 learner.

Etymology

Ulmus alata is a Latin name that means the 'winged elm'. Its young branches have flat, bumpy wings, so picturing twigs with little 'wings' helps you remember this North American elm.