Category: Trees
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Japanese Camellia
Description: The Japanese camellia produces large, showy flowers, typically in shades of red, pink, and white. The flowers can be single, semi-double, or double, with overlapping petals. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and leathery with a serrated margin. They are typically 5-10 cm long. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can…
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Prunus speciosa
Common Name(s): Oshima cherry Phonetic Spelling: /ˈpruːnəs ˌspɛsiˈoʊsə/ Description: Celebrated for its profusion of fragrant white flowers that bloom in early spring, creating a striking contrast against its serrated, vibrant green leaves. Native to Japan, this deciduous tree is a member of the Rose family and is highly valued in ornamental horticulture. Can grow up…
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Chlamydomonas spp (phytoplankton)
Common Name(s): Phytoplankton, Brown algae, Coccolithophores, Bacterioplankton, Zooplankton Phonetic Spelling: kla-mi-dome-ass/fy-toe-plank-tons Description: Phytoplankton are usually tiny, with only a few micrometers in diameter, making them invisible to the naked eye (you would need a microscope!). They are consisting of various types of organisms, such as diatoms, dinoflagellates, cyanobacteria, and green algae, and they usually live…
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Paulownia coreana
Also called Paulownia glabrata or Korean paulownia, is an indigenous species of South Korea. It is cultivated in South Pyongan and south of Gyeonggi Description: Korean paulownia is a tall and broadleaf deciduous tree, growing to a height of 15–20 m (50–65 ft) with a diameter of 75 cm (30 in). he light purple flowers bloom from May to June; while…
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Adansonia Digitata
Common name(s): African Baobab Tree, Monkey Bread Tree, Bottle Tree, Tree of Life Phonetic Spelling: A-dan-so-nia dig-i-tata Description: Stands at 16-82 feet tall. Characterized by its cylindrical shape and buttressed base. The tree tapers from bottom to top. The largest Baobab tree was recorded with an approximately 652 feet wide base and a total height…