Today in lab, we walked around campus and identified many different types of trees and bushes. Although it was quite hot, we were able to see a bunch of different species of plants. Here are 3 of the types that we saw throughout campus.
This is a pecan tree. They are native to South Central America. Pecan trees go to be anywhere from 20 - 40 meters tall. We learned that you can eat the pecans straight from the tree when they are ripe. "Pecan" means nut requiring a stone to crack in Algonquian.
This is a crepe myrtle also known as Lagerstroemia. This tree is not native to America, although it is commonly grown here in parks and suburban areas. It sprouts bright pink or white flowers in the summer and can grow to be up to 100 feet tall.
This is common holly. Holly is a genus of 400 to 600 species. They are evergreen and grow pretty much everywhere in the world. The small berries on holly are slightly toxic to humans and can make someone sick if they ate any.
