Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: environment

  • 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…

  • Fraxinus excelsior (European Ash)

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    Physical Description The European Ash is a large tree that can grow up to 130 feet tall, with a straight trunk and a broad, rounded crown. Its leaves are compound, typically with 7 to 13 leaflets that are lance-shaped and toothed, giving it a lush, green appearance. Environmental Concerns European Ash trees are facing severe…

  • Cycadaceae (Cycas revoluta)

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: SY-kas rev-oh-LOO-tuh Description: The Cycas revoluta is a slow-growing, evergreen cycad that resembles a palm. It typically grows up to 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) tall, with a trunk that is covered in leaf scars and a crown of feathery, pinnate leaves. The leaves are dark green, glossy,…

  • Chlorophytum comosum

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: Description: Chlorophytum comosum is a perennial, herbaceous plant that typically grows in a rosette form. It has arching, grass-like leaves that can reach up to 45 centimeters (18 inches) long. The leaves are long, narrow, and often variegated with green and white stripes. They are smooth and can grow up to…