Author: Hannah Ko
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Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia)
Pics we took at night! Joshua Tree National Park lets visitors stay over at night. Common Names: Joshua Tree Phonetic Spelling: YUK-uh brev-ih-FOH-lee-uh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact:
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Oriental arborvitae
Common Names: Description: Oriental Arborvitae (scientific name: Platycladus orientalis, formerly known as Thuja orientalis) is an evergreen coniferous tree or shrub. It has a distinctive columnar or conical shape and can grow up to 15-20 meters tall. The leaves are scale-like, arranged in dense, flat sprays, and are bright green, turning slightly bronze in winter.…
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Cycadaceae (Cycas revoluta)
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: SY-kas rev-oh-LOO-tuh Description: The Cycas revoluta is a slow-growing, evergreen cycad that resembles a palm. It typically grows up to 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) tall, with a trunk that is covered in leaf scars and a crown of feathery, pinnate leaves. The leaves are dark green, glossy,…
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White Arrowroot
Common Names: Description: The White Arrowroot Tree, scientifically known as Tacca leontopetaloides, is a perennial herbaceous plant rather than a tree. It typically grows up to 1-2 meters in height. It has large, lobed leaves that can reach up to 1 meter in length. The plant produces distinctive greenish-white flowers on tall stalks, followed by…
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Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas Fir)
Description: Pseudotsuga menziesii, or Douglas fir, is a vital Pinaceae (Pine family) species ecologically, economically, and culturally. While it faces environmental challenges such as logging, fire suppression, pests, diseases, and climate change, ongoing conservation and sustainable management efforts are essential to ensure its long-term health and viability. Typically 40-70 meters (130-230 feet) tall, though some…