Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: beneaththebough

  • Baptisia australis

    —

    by

    Hannah Ko
    in

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: bap-TIS-ee-uh aws-TRAL-is Description: Distribution/Location: Native to North America, thriving in prairies and meadows. Environmental Benefits: A nitrogen-fixer that improves soil health, supports native bees, and resists drought. Crucial for sustaining micro environments! Fun Fact: Blue Wild Indigo was once used by Native Americans to make blue dye.

  • Amelanchier canadensis

    —

    by

    Hannah Ko
    in

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: am-uh-LANG-kee-er kan-a-DEN-sis Description: Distribution/Location: Native to eastern North America, thriving in forests and open woodlands. Environmental Benefits: Its berries are a food source for birds, and its roots help with erosion control. Fun Fact: Serviceberry fruits taste like blueberries and can be eaten raw or used in jams and pies.

  • Hippophae rhamnoides

    —

    by

    Hannah Ko
    in

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: HIP-oh-fay ram-NOY-deez Description: A spiny, deciduous shrub with narrow, silver-green leaves and bright orange berries. Linear, silver-green leaves. Small, yellowish flowers. Bright orange berries. Distribution/Location: Native to Europe and Asia, often found along coastlines. Environmental Benefits: Nitrogen-fixing shrub that enriches poor soils, prevents erosion, and provides food for wildlife. Planted often…

  • Podophyllum peltatum

    —

    by

    Hannah Ko
    in

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: poh-doh-FIL-um pel-TAY-tum Description: Distribution/Location: Native to the eastern United States, commonly found in shady forests. Environmental Benefits: Provides food for wildlife, especially turtles, who enjoy the fruits. Crucial energy source for primary consumers. Fun Fact: While the fruits are edible when ripe, other parts of the plant are toxic and were…

  • Sporobolus heterolepis

    —

    by

    Hannah Ko
    in

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: spoh-ROH-boh-lus het-er-oh-LEE-pis Description: Distribution/Location: Native to the prairies of central North America, thriving in well-drained soils. Environmental Benefits: Excellent for erosion control, drought-resistant, and supports prairie ecosystems. It is also often seen in urban areas, as decoration and Fun Fact: Prairie Dropseed was used by Native Americans to make flour from…