Author: Christopher Ko
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Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Physical Description The Dawn Redwood is a deciduous conifer that can reach heights of up to 200 feet (60 meters). Its feathery, needle-like leaves turn a striking reddish-brown color in the fall before dropping. The tree has a broad, pyramidal shape with a trunk that is generally straight and has a reddish-brown bark that peels…
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Heliconia rostrata
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh roh-STRAH-tuh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact: Heliconia rostrata is a favorite among hummingbirds, who are perfectly adapted to feed from its tubular flowers. The plant and the birds have evolved together, with the flowers curving just right to match the hummingbirds’ beaks!
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Eucalyptus regnans
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: yoo-kuh-LIP-tus reg-NANS Description: Distribution/Location: Native to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania and Victoria. Environmental Concerns: Not endangered, but old-growth forests are under threat from logging and climate change. Additional Notes: Eucalyptus regnans provides critical habitat for various animals, including koalas, and contributes to the water cycle through transpiration.
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Quercus agrifolia
Phonetic Spelling KWER-kus ag-rih-FOH-lee-uh Common Names Appearance Habitats Environmental Impacts Growth Factors Fun Facts
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Picea sitchensis
Common Name Picea sitchensis is commonly known as the Sitka spruce. Description Picea sitchensis is a large, evergreen coniferous tree known for its towering height, straight trunk, and sharp, stiff needles. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Picea sitchensis is native to the west coast of North America. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns Sitka spruce has a…