Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: ecology

  • Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)

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    Christopher Ko
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    Physical Description The Franklin tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters) tall. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow to red in the fall. The tree produces striking, fragrant white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in late summer. Environmental Concerns The…

  • 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.

  • Juncus balticus

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    Common Names: Baltic Rush, Wire Rush Phonetic Spelling: JUN-kus BAL-ti-kus Description: Juncus balticus is a perennial, rhizomatous grass-like plant that typically grows 30 to 100 centimeters (1 to 3 feet) tall. It has a tufted form with slender, cylindrical, and erect stems. The leaves are reduced to basal sheaths that wrap around the stems, which…

  • 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:

  • Salvia mellifera

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: SAL-vee-uh mel-ih-FER-uh Description: Salvia mellifera is a perennial evergreen shrub that typically grows 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) tall and wide. It has a dense, rounded form with woody stems and aromatic leaves. The leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, and dark green, with a slightly wrinkled texture. They are…