Fantastic Trees
This tree is popular for maple syrup and its seeds that spin like helicopters.
What is a Maple Tree?
This tree grows round, spiky seeds. This tree also has sap that smells like candy.
What is a Sweet Gum Tree?
Why are invasive species a problem?
Invasive species are dangerous because they threaten biodiversity by competing with native species for resources, altering habitats, and acting as predators. They can lead to the extinction of native plants and animals, reduce biodiversity, and disrupt food webs, harming the balance necessary for a healthy ecosystem
This plant grows everywhere; it likes to be stepped on. When crushed, this plant helps with bug bites.
What is Plantain?
This plant has milky sap inside of it. Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on the leaves. Once hatched, the caterpillar will eat the plant's leaves.
What is Milkweed?
I'm a special plant with leaves so neat,
Where stem and leaf together meet,
A tiny cup of water I create,
For little creatures to hydrate!
What am I? Can you guess my name?
My water-catching trick brings me fame!
What is a cup plant
This tree has leaves that look like cat faces. This tree can also grow really fast - up to 100 ft tall!
What is a Tulip Poplar?
This tree grows big, bumpy, green fruit. This tree's wood is super strong and yellow.
What is an Osage Orange Tree?
This is an invasive plant that is from Europe and smells like garlic!
What is Garlic Mustard?
Animals do not mind this plant, but if you see leaves of three you should steer clear.
What is Poison Ivy?
One of the oldest plants that does not have any roots. Soaks up water through its leaves.
What is Moss?
I stand tall near the water's edge,
Brown and fuzzy from top to ledge.
Like a corn dog stuck on a stick,
My seeds will fly when I get slick!
What am I? Can you guess my name?
In marshes and ponds is where I came!
When I get dry, I burst with glee,
Sending fluffy seeds to dance so free!
What is a cattail
These three leaf shapes can be found on the same tree, but this plant also smells like root beer!
What is a Sassafras Tree?
This tree is one of the first trees to bloom in the spring. These trees' leaves are heart-shaped!
What is a Red Bud tree?
Some kids call it "nature's candy", you can taste it only if you ask an adult first. This plant also smells very sweet!
What is Honey Suckle?
This plant grows in a tall yellow spike. The leaves are very soft - some even call it "nature's toilet paper".
What is Mullein?
This plant has leaves that point North and South. Pioneers used this plant to find their way on the prarie.
What is Compass Plant?
I'm not a tree, but I love to climb,
Twisting and turning all the time.
My tendrils wrap like curly ropes,
Reaching high with sunny hopes.
What am I?
What is a grapevine
These trees' leaves have pointy tips like little arrows! Animals like deer, squirrels, and even turkeys love eating the acorns that fall from this tree. (Not to be confused with Redwood the counselor)
What is a Red Oak Tree?
This tree releases fluffy white seeds. It looks like snow in the summer!
What is a Cottonwood tree?
This tree also grows very fast, even in bad soil. When you crush this trees leaves, they smell like rotton peanut butter.
What is Tree of Heaven?
This plant smells like minty oranges. This plant also attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
What is Bergamont (bee balm)?
This plant blooms with secret flowers. The umbrella-shaped leaves also hide the fruit that grows on this tree.
What is May Apples?
I grow near poison ivy's leaves so green,
With a juicy stem that's easy to glean.
When bugs bite or rashes make you scratch,
I'm the plant that helps - a natural patch!
What am I?
(Hint: I'm a friend to itchy skin!)
What is jewelweed
This tree has wood that is tough and waterproof. Its leaves have soft, rounded tips, not pointy!
What is a White Oak?
Silkworms love this tree's leaves. Birds also love this tree because of the berries that change color as they ripen.
What is a Mulberry Tree?
This plant has silvery leaves. Animals also love this plant because of how quickly it grows and the berries it produces.
What is Autumn Olive?
This plant can help with itchy skin and is found near poison ivy. If you touch this plant, it bursts open and flings seeds everywhere.
What is Jewelweed?
This plant is a combination of two living things. This is a team-up between fungus and algae.
What is Lichen?
I'm green and wild, with leaves that bite,
My touch can sting and cause a fright!
But boil me down or dry me through,
And I become a healthy brew.
In soups and teas, I'm quite a treat,
With vitamins that can't be beat.
What plant am I, both fierce and kind,
A super plant you'll surely find?
What is stinging nettle