Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: endangered

  • Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)

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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…

  • Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa)

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    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…

  • Erigeron rhizomatus

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    Common Name(s): Lyon’s PentachaetaLyon’s, Pentachaeta Daisy Phonetic Spelling: pen-tuh-KEE-tuh lee-OH-nee-eye Description: Pentachaeta lyonii is a small annual herb in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) that typically grows to about 10 to 30 centimeters tall. The leaves are linear to narrowly lanceolate and may have a few teeth or be entirely smooth. Its most distinct feature are…

  • Kaikomako (Pennantia baylisiana)

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    Physical Description The Kaikomako is a small tree endemic to the Three Kings Islands of New Zealand. It grows up to 8 meters (26 feet) tall, with a slender trunk and smooth, gray bark. The leaves are small, shiny, and dark green, and the tree produces clusters of small, white flowers that are followed by…

  • Chinese Yew (Taxus chinensis)

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    Physical Description The Chinese Yew is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow up to 60 feet (18 meters) tall. It has reddish-brown bark, needle-like leaves, and produces small, red, fleshy seed cones. The tree is slow-growing and has a long lifespan. Environmental Concerns The Chinese Yew is endangered due to over-harvesting for…