Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Author: Hannah Ko

  • Betula pendula

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: BET-yoo-luh PEN-dyoo-luh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Benefits: Fun Fact: Silver Birch is often used in reforestation projects because of its ability to thrive in poor soils and its rapid growth, making it an excellent pioneer species for restoring degraded land.

  • Erigeron rhizomatus

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    Common Name(s): Lyon’s PentachaetaLyon’s, Pentachaeta Daisy Phonetic Spelling: pen-tuh-KEE-tuh lee-OH-nee-eye Description: Pentachaeta lyonii is a small annual herb in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) that typically grows to about 10 to 30 centimeters tall. The leaves are linear to narrowly lanceolate and may have a few teeth or be entirely smooth. Its most distinct feature are…

  • Artemisia californica

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    Phonetic Spelling ar-teh-MEE-zee-uh kal-ih-FOR-nih-kuh Common Names Appearance Habitats Environmental Impacts Growth Factors Fun Facts

  • Welwitschia mirabilis

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: wel-WITCH-ee-uh mir-uh-BIL-is Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact:

  • Fraxinus excelsior (European Ash)

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    Physical Description The European Ash is a large tree that can grow up to 130 feet tall, with a straight trunk and a broad, rounded crown. Its leaves are compound, typically with 7 to 13 leaflets that are lance-shaped and toothed, giving it a lush, green appearance. Environmental Concerns European Ash trees are facing severe…