Note 2400 — BOOK XVI. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE FOREST TREES.
John Bostock translation
This name is still preserved by botanists. Pliny is incorrect in saying that the large elm produces no seed, the only difference being that the seed is smaller than in the other kinds. Columella, B. v. c. 6, contradicts the statement here made by Pliny, but says that it appears to be sterile, in comparison with the others.