Author: Hannah Ko
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Juniper
Common Names: Description: Junipers are coniferous plants in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae. They vary from tall trees to low-spreading shrubs. The leaves can be either needle-like or scale-like, often changing as the plant matures. Juniper berries, actually modified cones, are usually blue or black, and some species have fragrant wood. Distribution/Location:…
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African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Physical Description African Blackwood is a small, slow-growing tree native to the dry regions of Africa, particularly Tanzania and Mozambique. It has a twisted trunk with dark, rough bark and a sparse canopy of small, compound leaves. The tree’s wood is extremely dense and dark, almost black, making it highly prized for musical instruments like…
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Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
Physical Description The Atlas Cedar is a large evergreen conifer that can reach up to 115 feet (35 meters) tall. It has thick, scaly bark and produces bluish-green needles in dense clusters. The tree also bears large, barrel-shaped cones. Environmental Concerns The Atlas Cedar is endangered due to deforestation, overgrazing, and climate change, which threaten…
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Ulmus americana (American Elm)
Physical Description The American Elm is a large tree that can grow up to 80 to 100 feet tall, with a broad, vase-like crown. Its oval leaves have double serrated edges and a pointed tip. The dark gray bark is deeply ridged, adding to its rugged charm. Environmental Concerns The American Elm has been severely…
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Artemisia douglasiana
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh dug-las-ee-AY-nuh Description: Artemisia douglasiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows 0.5 to 1.5 meters (1.5 to 5 feet) tall. It has slender, upright stems and a bushy appearance. The leaves are lance-shaped, 5 to 12 centimeters (2 to 5 inches) long, and gray-green in color. They have a…