Sentences with phrase «deciduous species»

However, one highly important deciduous species — quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), which turns brilliant yellow — forms groves that range in size from a few trees to vast forested expanses, typically on mid to high elevation mountain slopes with decent groundwater supply through the summer.

Gradual changes in composition resulting from decreased evergreen conifer productivity and increased mortality, as well as increased deciduous species productivity, can be facilitated by more rapid shifts associated with fire disturbance where it can occur.

«Instead, they are dominated by deciduous species, plants that lose their leaves at some point during the year.»

Not exact matches

Humans are but one species of mammals, but are the only species with any significant decay in deciduous teeth.

Today we recognise various types of forest, such as boreal, deciduous and aspen parkland, each with a distinctive mix of tree species.

As part of his doctoral research at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, Mitchell studied the chemical attractants for dozens of species of longhorned beetles native to deciduous forests of eastern North America.

The leaves are deciduous, often elongate but round to oval in a few species, and with a serrated margin.

The genus is native to the northern hemisphere, and includes deciduous and evergreen species extending from cold latitudes to tropical Asia and the Americas.

Many deciduous tree species require cold temperatures, in other words «chilling», for dormancy release, and the warming - related reductions in chilling may counteract the advance of leaf unfolding in response to warming.

Turn the letter - writing event into a botany lesson by explaining to students that there are 18 species of holly and that this plant can be deciduous or evergreen and grow into trees, shrubs, or lianas.

While many other species of oaks in California are deciduous (they lose their leaves), the coast live oak is evergreen.

Day 3 Dry landing on San Cristobal and visit the breeding centre for endangered giant tortoises on the island's southern shore in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to many bird species including the endemic mockingbird and to the lava lizard.

Dry landing on San Cristobal and visit the breeding centre for endangered giant tortoises on the island's southern shore in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to many bird species including the endemic mockingbird and to the lava lizard.

Afternoon: San Cristobal Island: drive through the highalnds of the island to stop at Cerro Colorado, the breeding center for the endangered giant tortoises, found in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to dozens of bird species and the San Cristobal lava lizard.

In the Central Pavilions, curated by Okwui Enwezor, Robert Smithson's «Dead Tree» features a horizontal species of the deciduous variety: gnarled, dusty, and dry, with sheets of mirror subtly woven into its roots and branches.

Warming temperatures have benefited not only white spruce, the dominant treeline species in northwestern North America, but also woody deciduous shrubs on the tundra, which have begun shading out other plants as they expand their range.

The authors write that «the extensive tracts of deciduous forests destroyed by [mountain top mining and valley filling] support some of the highest biodiversity in North America, including several endangered species.»

Why are leaves now shriveling up and dying on various species of DECIDUOUS trees (and remaining on the tree) after specific rains in the fall season?

In the southern portion of today's deciduous - coniferous transition forests the simulated dieback was indistinct and recovery by deciduous tree species was rapid.

Motivated by their plight, Wong researched the species» habits and favourite food — and discovered that they feed exclusively on the California pipevine (Aristolochia californica) in caterpillar form, a deciduous vine that is now equally rare in the city.

Synonym: Salix nigra + + + + Preferred habitat: wet soils, bank of rivers and streams, marshes + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: sun + + + + Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: provides nesting habitat and cover; willows supply browsing food for deer and rabbits; several species of birds use tender willow buds and twigs for food; honeybees are attracted to willows in the spring for their nectar + + + + Note: this tree can be aggressive and can cause problems if it is used inappropriately.

Preferred habitat: rich woods, bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves ten yellow, orange, or red in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 12 to 15 feet + + + + Wildlife value: seeds eaten by many kinds of birds (at least 9 species) and squirrels; good cover; attracts Cardinal, American Goldfinch, Evening Grosbeak