What is an evergreen?
plants that remain green and have leaves or needles the entire year
What is the uses for these feet?
For Paddling: Webbed feet help birds like ducks propel themselves through water
Describe what the Outer Bark is
the protective layer on the outside surface of the trunk
What is the scientific name for a Rose?
Rosa
What is the Latin word "albus" mean
white
What is Chlorophyll?
a green pigment that gives a plant its color and is responsible for absorbing the sun’s light, providing energy for photosynthesis
What are these feet used for?
For Perching The slender, flexible toes on birds such as jays can grasp a tree branch securely enough for a bird to sleep
Name 3 benefits of trees:
shade us, give us oxygen, stop soil erosion, reduce temperature, provide paper, help with pollution
What is this flower:
Lilac
What does the Latin word for "multi" mean?
many
What is a vascular plant?
a plant that has special tubes, called xylem and phloem, to transfer water and nutrients through the plant
What are these feet used for?
**Heron have these type
For Wading: This foot shape is found on birds such as herons that wade through shallows and walk on mud in search of food
What part of the tree is this?
The center of the trunk; it is composed of dead tree cells, but it is very strong and supports the tree
Heartwood
What is this flower:
A daffodil
What is the Latin word "amazonica" mean?
Amazon
What is a non vascular plant?
plants that lack a vascular system with xylem and phloem
What animal have these talons?
Eagle
How do you determine the age of a tree?
You count the rings
What is this flower?
Lily
Name a vascular plant
tree, flowers, veggie plants....
Define deciduous
plants that drop their leaves, usually in autumn
What are these used for?
For Running: Emus and ostriches have forward-facing toes that help them reach great speeds on land, which is needed because they can’t fly
What is this part of the tree:
the layer of the trunk located between the outer bark and the cambium through which water and nutrients flow through the tree; this layer does not live long, and when it dies, it is called cork
Inner Bark
What flower is in this field:
lavendar
Name a non vascular plant
moss, algae, liverwort