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Definition of Swamp oak

1. Noun. Australian leafless shrub resembling broom and having small yellow flowers.
Exact synonyms: Viminaria Denudata, Viminaria Juncea
Group relationships: Genus Viminaria, Viminaria
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub

2. Noun. Fast-growing medium to large pyramidal deciduous tree of northeastern United States and southeastern Canada having deeply pinnatifid leaves that turn bright red in autumn; thrives in damp soil.
Exact synonyms: Pin Oak, Quercus Palustris
Generic synonyms: Oak, Oak Tree

3. Noun. Large deciduous oak of the eastern United States with a flaky bark and leaves that have fewer lobes than other white oaks; yields heavy strong wood used in construction; thrives in wet soil.
Exact synonyms: Quercus Bicolor, Swamp White Oak
Generic synonyms: White Oak

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