Tag: plants
-
Brazil Nut Tree (Bertholletia excelsa)
Physical Description The Brazil Nut Tree is a large evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest, growing up to 50 meters (164 feet) tall. It has a straight trunk with rough, gray-brown bark and broad, leathery leaves. The tree produces large, woody fruits containing edible nuts. Environmental Concerns The Brazil Nut Tree is endangered due…
-
Mimosa pudica
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: mi-MO-suh POO-di-kuh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact: The Sensitive Plant is famous for its rapid leaf movements in response to touch or other stimuli, a phenomenon known as thigmonasty. This unique trait has made it a popular plant in botanical gardens and as a curiosity in home gardens.
-
Ginkgo Biloba
Physical Description Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the ginkgo or maidenhair tree, is a unique deciduous tree with a history dating back over 200 million years. It typically reaches heights of 20-35 meters, with some specimens growing even taller. The tree is easily recognizable by its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, which turn a bright yellow in…
-
Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
Physical Description The Japanese Cedar is a tall evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 230 feet (70 meters). It has a straight trunk, reddish-brown bark, and dense, needle-like leaves that spiral around the branches. The tree produces small, spherical cones. Environmental Concerns While widely cultivated, the Japanese Cedar faces threats in its…
-
Artemisia douglasiana
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh dug-las-ee-AY-nuh Description: Artemisia douglasiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows 0.5 to 1.5 meters (1.5 to 5 feet) tall. It has slender, upright stems and a bushy appearance. The leaves are lance-shaped, 5 to 12 centimeters (2 to 5 inches) long, and gray-green in color. They have a…