moosewood
/ˈmusˌwʊd/
noun
- A small tree or shrub with striped green bark and large leaves, also called striped maple.
- Moosewood grows well in the shady understory of northern forests.
- The moosewood in the backyard had bright yellow leaves in autumn.
- Hikers often recognize moosewood by its distinctive green-and-white striped bark.
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