Deciduous Trees
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Altingiaceae
Description Altingiaceae is a family of deciduous trees that are native to Asia and North America. The family consists of only two genera: Liquidambar and Semiliquidambar. These trees are known for their distinctive appearance, with their leaves turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow in the autumn. They also produce round, spiky fruits. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
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Quercus
Source: bing.com Quercus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fagaceae, commonly known as oak trees. These trees are native to the Northern Hemisphere and can be found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, and savannas. The genus Quercus consists of around 600 species worldwide, with the majority of them being deciduous trees. However, some species are evergreen…
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Ulmus
Description Ulmus is a genus of deciduous trees in the family Ulmaceae, commonly known as elms. There are approximately 30 to 40 species of elms, found primarily in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. These trees can grow up to 40 meters tall and have a wide, vase-shaped canopy that provides ample shade. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
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Nothofagaceae
Description Nothofagaceae is a plant family that includes several species of deciduous and evergreen trees native to the southern hemisphere. These trees are commonly found in Australia, New Zealand, South America, and New Guinea. The name “Nothofagus” means “false beech”, as these trees resemble the beech trees of the northern hemisphere. However, Nothofagaceae is a distinct family of trees with…
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Fagus
Description Fagus is a genus of deciduous trees commonly known as beeches, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The genus comprises about ten species, including Fagus grandifolia, Fagus sylvatica, and Fagus crenata. Beeches are known for their smooth, gray bark, and their oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges that turn yellow in the fall. Beech nuts, which are triangular-shaped…
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