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Ulmus procera

Ulmus procera

9.9
A large European elm tree with wide branches and rough leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists are working to preserve Ulmus procera from Dutch elm disease.

Examples

  • The magnificent Ulmus procera once lined many British country lanes before disease struck.

  • A mature Ulmus procera can live for several centuries if left undisturbed.

  • The Ulmus procera is known for its impressive height.

  • Many parks in London feature the majestic Ulmus procera.

  • In the historic gardens, you can find several majestic Ulmus procera, providing shade and beauty.

  • The city council planted new Ulmus procera trees to enhance the urban landscape.

  • Ecologists are studying how Ulmus procera trees adapt to different environmental conditions.

Synonyms

English elm
vsUlmus procera
6.0

A tall, broad tree with many leaves often planted in parks in Europe

is the scientific Latin name used in formal botanical contexts

Surface Forms

Ulmus procera singular
Ulmus proceras plural

Morphology

Ulmus + procera

This is a Latin binomial (taxonomic) name rather than a compositional English phrase: 'Ulmus' is a genus label (elm) and 'procera' is a Latin epithet not found in the learner dictionary. Even a learner who knows the parts in isolation would not reliably derive the species identity or common-name meaning—scientific names function as lexicalized proper nouns rather than predictable compound meanings—so it is not transparently interpretable by a B1 learner.

Etymology

Ulmus procera is a Latin name made of two words: Ulmus was the old Latin word for the elm tree and procera means 'tall' or 'slender', so the name gives the picture of a tall elm. That's why Ulmus procera refers to the species known as the 'English elm', a large, spreading tree.