Pesky Plants
This rhizomatous plant raises Margot's blood pressure.
What is: bamboo.
This appliance was gifted to a partner for a significant work anniversary.
What is: a wine fridge.
This member of PWL was often represented in PWL's annual egg decorating contest as... an egg.
Who is: Jergus.
This potato-derived substance was once a hit at a snack hosted by Katya.
What is: vodka.
This genus (latin name) describes a birch tree.
What is: Betula.
This invasive plant is often spread by birds ingesting the seeds and dispersing them.
What is: English Ivy.
This significant piece of equipment was purchased by PWL in 2004.
What is: the plotter.
A photo of this elvish staff member is perhaps the most viral image to have ever circulated within the PWL office.
Who is: Jason.
This nearby dining establishment survived both COVID closures and a flood.
What is: Green Leaf Salad Bar.
This term describes a fallen tree which, as it decays, provides ecological facilitation to seedlings and serves as the growing site for young plants.
What is: a nurse log.
This obligate hemiparasitic plant attaches to their host tree or shrub by a structure called the haustorium, through which they extract water and nutrients from the host.
What is: mistletoe.
PWL became a Mac computer-using office during this year.
What is: 1989.
This member of the PWL team studied abroad at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Who is: Jenna.
This food is most often associated with feelings of sadness when eaten in the PWL office.
What is: Farewell Pizza.
This fruit is the only one that bears its seeds on the outside.
What are: strawberries.
Giant hogweed is a dangerous invasive species that grows up to 5m tall and its sap causes severe burns on human skin when exposed to light. Name the term used to describe the skin reaction initiated by the sap of giant hogweed and exposure to sunlight.
What is: Phytophotodermatitis.
This was the first computer drafting program used by PWL.
What is: Microstation.
This PWL staff member served in the Canadian military.
Who is: Jordan.
This past office dining event featured cowboy hats and plaid.
What is: Stampede Breakfast.
When tagging trees at nurseries we try to avoid trees exhibiting competing leaders with narrow angles of attachment. What term describes bark that becomes enclosed inside these narrow attachments as the branches develop and weaken the branch attachment?
What is: included bark.
This yellow button-like plant frequents roadsides and disturbed areas, is undesirable forage for livestock, and is on the Invasive Council of BC's Regional Containment list.
What is: Tanacetum vulgare (Common Tansy).
The tree painting in PWL's lobby was painted by this PWL artist.
Who is: Chris Sterry.
This PWL staff member worked on the UBC Botanical Garden's Vancouver Trees app.
Who is: Joelle.
This game was played at a snack to determine which country each staff member would root for in the last World Cup tournament.
What is: beer pong.
This term describes when a plant clings to its dry Autumn leaves over the winter.
What is: marcescence (“mar-SES-sense”).