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elkwood

/ˈelk.wʊd/

Traducción: Árbol o arbusto caducifolio de la familia de las betuláceas, propio de zonas húmedas de Norteamérica y Eurasia, con flores en amentos y madera resistente al agua.

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noun

/ˈelk.wʊd/C1formal
  • esÁrbol o arbusto caducifolio de la familia de las betuláceas, propio de zonas húmedas de Norteamérica y Eurasia, con flores en amentos y madera resistente al agua.

A noun referring to a small deciduous tree native to eastern North America, characterized by creamy white flowers and large umbrella-like leaf formations at the ends of its branches.

  1. B2formalamericanscientific

    A small deciduous tree from eastern North America, known for its creamy white flowers and large leaves that cluster like umbrellas at the ends of branches.

    esÁrbol de las umbelas

    • The elkwood tree is often found in moist, wooded areas of the Appalachian region.
    • In spring, the creamy white blossoms of the elkwood attract many pollinators.
    • Its large, umbrella-like leaves make the elkwood easy to identify in the forest.
    • Wildlife such as deer and birds rely on elkwood for shelter and food.