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Trees
Above ground, trees and shrubs perform important environmental services by providing food and shelter to people and wildlife, oxygenating the air, and beautifying the landscape. Below ground, their roots open up critical passageways for the movement of air, moisture, and soil food web members.
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How is petrified palm wood easily identified?
look on all sides. try to find either long lines, like a piece of plywood would have. this isusually grain wood. also look for dots (cell structures) on the top or bottom of the rock. these are palm wood, easily distinguished by the dots (cell structures) in the wood.
Is the bonsai tree the smallest tree in the world?
Bonsai are not a variety or species of tree. The art of Bonsai is a method of grooming and training the growth of a tree that originated in Japan.
The title of world's smallest species of tree goes to Salix herbacea or dwarf willow.
Do the leaves change in Maryland?
yes. the leaves change more in the states in the nothern-eastern part of the country because the weather is colder. During the end of summer the weather turns cooler up north. during this time, in maryland in the mornings its usuallt around 65 degrees, and then warms up to mid to high sevendies in the afternoon. by mid- late august the leaves are really pretty! read orange golden bright ywllow. and by november its pretty coold out. maryland has spectacular color displays in fall. especially near the appilacian mountians.yes fall does start pretty early up north. lots of kids even where pants on the 1st day of school(usually aug. 24-30th)
What is one of the things plants have in common that helps an oak tree stand tall and strong?
a tree rises up from the ground . its rigid trunk supports all its weight . its roots anchor it into the soil . it doesnt walk , run ,or swim in order to live and grow , the tree must be made of rigid buildings blocks - rigid cells that support it
What threatens the sustainability of water?
Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology, the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time.
Sustainablility of water is affected by pollution and availability. Many water resources are diminishing through overuse.
Yes, many of the fruits can be eaten fresh. For example, the yellow fruit of the prickly pear [Opuntia spp] has the sweetest flavor of the cactus fruit's color range. It's eaten fresh. Additionally, other body parts also can be eaten. For example, the prickly pear cactus' jointed pads may be peeled and boiled, to make Mexico's popular nopalitos. In the way of another example, the flesh of the candy barrel cactus [Ferocactus wislizeni] may be made up into sugary candies.
But whatever the cactus or the cactus body part, it's important to remove the plant's modified leaves. The modified leaves take the shape of thorns, spines, spikes, quills, prongs, needles, hairs, or bristles. Even the smallest, shortest, or finest of these modified leaves and modified leaf parts can be irritating if not downright painful to bite into, chew, and swallow.
Is there such a thing as a rose tree?
No there is no rose tree but we find many sweet smelling rose plants I haven't heard anything about a so-called "rose tree", but there is such thing as a rosebush. ANd yes, it's filled with sweet-smelling, radiant roses. thank you for your time....at a local store, it said rose tree $15.00, and my hubby said there isn't any rose trees...but, yes! i have several wonderful rose bushes...just got one today for Mothers day....thanks again...
Who told the troops they would be home before the leaves have fallen from trees?
It was Kaiser Wilhelm II (Germany) in August 1914. He wanted to assure the soldiers and the society that the war which was coming (now we know it was the WW I) wasn't going to be a long one (sadly, it didn't work that way).
Where can someone go to purchase stump grinders?
A stump grinder can be purchased through Northland Chipper Sales. They carry various models and styles including tow behind and self propelled grinders.
Autumn begins at different times depending where you live on earth
Northern hemisphere ... 1 September - 30 November
Southern hemisphere ... 1 March - 31 May
Sometimes, however, there is an equinox
Usually this is a cultivation problem. Is it too dry? Is it too wet? The symptoms are the same. It is unlikely to be a disease.
