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Ulmus crassifolia

Ulmus crassifolia

9.9
A type of elm from the southern United States and Mexico with drooping branches and rough ridges like cork
  • noun
  • /ˈʌlməs ˌkræsɪˈfoʊliə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : olmo crassifolia
  • The Ulmus crassifolia is commonly found in Texas woodlands and is known as the cedar elm.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying Ulmus crassifolia to find resistance to elm disease.

  • The Ulmus crassifolia is known for its unique corky ridges.

  • Many city parks have planted Ulmus crassifolia because of its drought tolerance.

  • In the park, I spotted several Ulmus crassifolia trees.

  • The Ulmus crassifolia tree is commonly found in parks across Texas, providing ample shade.

  • In southern gardens, the Ulmus crassifolia is prized for its beautiful pendulous branches.

  • Known for its hardy nature, the Ulmus crassifolia thrives in drought-prone areas of the southern United States.

Synonyms

cedar elm
vsUlmus crassifolia
  • US
8.2

A medium-sized tree with rough corky bark and drooping branches

is the formal species name used in scientific contexts for this tree

Surface Forms

Ulmus crassifolia singular
Ulmus crassifolias plural

Morphology

Ulmus + crassifolia

This is a Latin taxonomic binomial (a proper scientific name), not a phrase built from common English words; its meaning (a particular elm species with corky ridges) is specialized and not predictable from the English knowledge of the parts. The second element 'crassifolia' is not a normal English word and requires knowledge of Latin roots to decode, so a B1 learner who only knows the constituent forms would not be able to derive the species meaning.

Etymology

Ulmus crassifolia comes from Latin: Ulmus means 'elm' and crassifolia means 'thick leaves'. So the name gives a clear image of an elm with thicker leaves and bumpy ridges on its branches, which is why it is used for the cedar elm.