Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: environment

  • Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii)

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    Physical Description Honduran Rosewood is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to Central America, particularly Belize and Honduras. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, pinnate leaves. The tree’s wood is highly valued for its rich, reddish-brown color and fine grain, making it a popular choice for musical instruments and fine furniture. Environmental Concerns Honduran…

  • Toromiro (Sophora toromiro)

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    Physical Description Toromiro is a small, flowering tree or shrub native to Easter Island. It has a gnarled, twisted trunk with smooth, gray bark and pinnate leaves. The tree produces bright yellow flowers that are pollinated by insects. Toromiro is well adapted to the arid conditions of Easter Island. Environmental Concerns Toromiro is extinct in…

  • Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichiana)

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    Physical Description The Himalayan Yew is a small to medium-sized conifer native to the mountainous regions of the Himalayas. It grows up to 20 meters (65 feet) tall, with a straight trunk and dense, spreading branches. The leaves are needle-like, dark green on the upper side, and lighter on the underside. The tree produces small,…

  • Baobab (Adansonia grandidieri)

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    Physical Description The Grandidier’s Baobab is the largest and most famous of the six baobab species found in Madagascar. It has a massive, cylindrical trunk that can reach up to 30 meters (98 feet) in height and 3 meters (10 feet) in diameter. The tree’s bark is smooth and gray, with sparse branches at the…

  • Protea cynaroides

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    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,…