Tag: botany
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Protea cynaroides
Common Names: King Protea Phonetic Spelling: pro-TEE-uh sin-ar-OY-deez Description: Protea cynaroides is a large, evergreen shrub or small tree with striking, artichoke-like flower heads. It can grow up to 3 meters (10 feet) tall. The leaves are thick, leathery, and ovate to lanceolate, with a silvery or grey-green color. The flowers are large, with pink,…
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Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Physical Description The Coast Redwood is one of the tallest tree species in the world, reaching heights of over 100 meters (328 feet). It has a straight, columnar trunk with thick, reddish-brown bark that is deeply furrowed. The tree has a narrow crown of horizontal branches, and its leaves are needle-like, dark green, and arranged…
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Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa)
Physical Description The Alder Tree is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Asia, typically growing up to 20 meters (66 feet) tall. It has a straight trunk with smooth, gray bark and rounded, serrated leaves. The tree produces small, cylindrical cones. Environmental Concerns The Alder Tree is endangered in certain regions due…
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Spathiphyllum
Common Names: Peace Lily, Spathe Flower, White Sails Phonetic Spelling: spath-ih-FIL-um Description: The Spathiphyllum is a perennial, evergreen herb that typically grows between 0.5 to 1.2 meters (1.5 to 4 feet) tall, depending on the species and variety. It has glossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves that emerge from the soil in a rosette pattern. The…
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Eriophorum vaginatum
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: air-ee-oh-FOR-um vaj-ih-NAY-tum Description: Eriophorum vaginatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that forms dense clumps, or tussocks, typically growing 30 to 70 centimeters (12 to 28 inches) tall. It is recognized for its distinctive white, fluffy, cotton-like flower heads. The leaves are narrow, grass-like, and grow primarily from the base of the…