Author: Hannah Ko
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Picea engelmannii
Common Name Picea engelmannii is commonly known as Engelmann spruce. Description Picea engelmannii is a medium to large evergreen coniferous tree known for its slender, conical shape and bluish-green needles. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Picea engelmannii is native to western North America. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns Engelmann spruce faces several environmental challenges: Other Information…
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Chlorophytum comosum
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: Description: Chlorophytum comosum is a perennial, herbaceous plant that typically grows in a rosette form. It has arching, grass-like leaves that can reach up to 45 centimeters (18 inches) long. The leaves are long, narrow, and often variegated with green and white stripes. They are smooth and can grow up to…
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Trees)
Description Coconut trees (Cocos nucifera) are iconic tropical palms that can grow up to 20-30 meters (65-100 feet) tall, featuring a single, smooth, and slightly curved trunk. Their long, pinnate leaves, measuring 4-6 meters (13-20 feet), consist of numerous narrow, lance-shaped leaflets. Coconut trees produce small yellow or white flowers in large clusters, leading to…
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Kaikomako (Pennantia baylisiana)
Physical Description The Kaikomako is a small tree endemic to the Three Kings Islands of New Zealand. It grows up to 8 meters (26 feet) tall, with a slender trunk and smooth, gray bark. The leaves are small, shiny, and dark green, and the tree produces clusters of small, white flowers that are followed by…
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Ilex integra
Common Name Ilex integra is commonly known as the toothed holly. Description Ilex integra is an evergreen shrub or small tree known for its glossy foliage and berries. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Ilex integra is native to East Asia. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns Ilex integra is generally considered beneficial, but there are some environmental…