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Nutria is a species of rodent similar to the muskrat. The species is endemic to South America and was imported in the US by E. A. McIlhenny (Tabasco sauce maker). He thought it would be a source of revenue for fur trappers. However, the pelt of the Nutria is not prized as a valuable fur and has little commercial value.
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What is the Louisiana tree?
The Louisiana state tree is the bald cypress (Taxodium distichum). It is a large, long-lived tree commonly found in wetland areas and is known for its distinctive knobby projections on its roots called cypress knees.
What kind of tree has roots that grow around it that look like stumps?
The type of tree you are referring to is likely a Bald Cypress tree. These trees have unique "knees" that protrude from the ground around the tree, resembling stumps. These structures are believed to help with oxygenation of the roots.
What is the life span of a bald cypress tree?
Bald cypress trees can live for over 600 years, with some specimens reaching up to 1,000 years old. Their longevity is due to their ability to adapt to various environmental conditions and their resilience against diseases.
Does bald cypress put out sap in its nuts?
Bald Cypress has sap in its cones, but nearly absent from the wood; it does not bleed when cut. The cones can be pulled apart easily, each cone houses about 3 or 4 sacs filled with about a mL of cypress sap each. The sap is hardly as viscous as other conifers, it's rather liquidy and sinks almost immediately into your skin and stains yellow!
What is the scientific name for willow tree?
Epilobium----------------Epilobium is actually the Humboldt county fuchsia, Northern willowherb.The Willow Tree is an Angiosperm (hardwood) in the family of Salicaceae and in the genus Salix. There are over 400 species.Phloem
What is Louisiana state tree?
The Bald Cypress.The bald cypress is a green pine tree, usually puffy..
What is loiusiana's state tree?
The Bald Cypress.
What is the state tree of loisiana?
The state tree of Louisiana is the Bald Cypress.
What is Louisanas state tree?
The Bald Cypress is the state tree of Louisiana.
Is the cypress tree endangered?
Some species, such as bald cypress are threatened, meaning almost endangered.
Your bald cypress tree has white balls on it what are they?
seed pods
What an intersesting fact about Louisiana?
The state tree is the Bald Cypress
What is black cypress?
Black Cypress may refer to: * Bald Cypress the tree also known as Taxodium distichum * Black Cypree Pine, an Australian tree, Callitris endilicheri
What is a bald cypress?
A bald cypress is a type of tree commonly found in wetlands and swamps in the southeastern United States. It is known for its distinct needles that turn a reddish-brown color in the fall before shedding. Bald cypress trees can live for hundreds of years and are often used in landscaping for their unique appearance.
What is the scientific name for Bald Cypress tree?
The name would be Taxodium distichum.
Louisiana state tree?
The Louisiana state tree is the Bald Cyprus. The bald cyprus is a deciduous tree, which means it loses its needles in the winter. It grows primarily in swampy areas.
Is the fruit from the bald cypress tree poisonous to dogs and cats?
The bald cypress tree is not listed as being poisonous or toxic to dogs or cats, but eating any unusual fruit or leaf can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in companion animals.
