Biology

Brazil, Paradise and Cashew Nuts Brazil, Paradise and Cashew Nuts- Photographs and information on the Brazil Nut tree, Bertholletia excelsa, the Paradise Nut tree, Lecythis ollaria, and the Canonball Tree, Courou… Bertholletia excelsa: Brazil Nut Bertholletia excelsa: Brazil Nut- Description and several photographs of this large tree and information on its herbal properties, tribal and herbal medicine uses, the chemicals i… Umbellularia californica (California Laurel) Umbellularia californica (California Laurel)- Describes physical characteristics of leaf, flower, fruit, twig, and bark. Includes images. Umbellularia californica Umbellularia californica- Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology. Umbellularia califomica (California-Laurel) Umbellularia califomica (California-Laurel)- Native range, associated forest cover, supporting soils, and detailed facts on life history. Includes distribution map. Umbellularia californica Umbellularia californica- Closeup image of flower of this species. Sassafras albidum Sassafras albidum- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Sassafras albidum Sassafras albidum- Distribution and occurrence, value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology. Sassafras albidum (Sassafras) Sassafras albidum (Sassafras)- Habitat, native range, associated forest cover, and detailed facts on reproduction and growth. Includes range map. Persea borbonia (Redbay) Persea borbonia (Redbay)- Describes physical characteristics of leaf, flower, fruit, twig, and bark. Includes photos. Persea palustris (Swamp Bay) Persea palustris (Swamp Bay)- Images and descriptions of leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark, and form. Persea americana (Avocado) Persea americana (Avocado)- Information about the biology and history of domestication of this plant native to Central and South America. Persea borbonia Persea borbonia- Distribution and occurrence, value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology of redbay. Persea americana, Avocado Persea americana, Avocado- Features a detailed discussion of anatomy of flowers and fruit. Persea gratissima Persea gratissima- Closeup image of this species. Persea americana Persea americana- Image of flowers of this species. Nectandra rigida Nectandra rigida- Several photographs of this tree. Nectandra coriacea Nectandra coriacea- Description of this tree, with photographs of foliage, flowers, fruit and bark. Lindera benzoin (Spicebush) Lindera benzoin (Spicebush)- Brief fact sheet and photographs of twig, flower, leaf, fruit, form, and bark. Laurus nobilis Laurus nobilis- Information on habitat, physical features, and scientific classification. Laurus nobilis Laurus nobilis- Photo of this species. Laurus canariensis Laurus canariensis- Photo of the flowers and leaves of this species. Cinnamomum zeylanicum: Cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum: Cinnamon- Photographs of leaves, flowers, fruit and bark of this tree, with information on its cultivation and origin. Cinnamomum Cinnamomum- Information on this tree and its uses, provided by Henriette's Herbal. Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree) Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree)- Physical characteristics of leaf, flower, fruit, twig, and bark. Provides photos. Cinnamomum spp. Cinnamomum spp.- Technical description of the trees in this genus which are valued for their timber. Cinnamomum zeylanicum: Cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum: Cinnamon- Research project by Jaclyn Bero at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Cinnamomum verum Cinnamomum verum- Images, description, and invasiveness of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamomum camphora Cinnamomum camphora- Images, description, and invasiveness of the camphor tree. Cinnamomum zeylanicum Cinnamomum zeylanicum- Photo of the fruit of this tree. Cinnamomum burmannii Cinnamomum burmannii- Image of this plant. Cinnamomum camphora Cinnamomum camphora- Image of this species. Cassytha Cassytha- Description, range map, and photographs of Cassytha species, commonly known as love-vine. Cassytha filiformis Cassytha filiformis- Images of this species and brief description. Aniba canelilla: Rosewood Aniba canelilla: Rosewood- Description of this tree and information on its worldwide ethnomedical uses. Recovery Plan for the Whipstick Westringia (Westringia crassifolia) 1999-2001 Recovery Plan for the Whipstick Westringia (Westringia crassifolia) 1999-2001- An introduction, description, distribution, habitat and recovery plan for this endangered species. Westringia Sp. Westringia Sp.- Photograph and information on W. fruticosa, glabra, longifolia and brevifolia. Westringia fruticosa Westringia fruticosa- Photographs and information from Wikipedia. Westringia crassifolia Westringia crassifolia- Photo of this plant. Westringia glabra Westringia glabra- Image of this species in flower. Thymus tanaensis Thymus tanaensis- photo Thymus vulgaris Thymus vulgaris- Profile for this species including photographs and distribution. Thymus polytrichus Thymus polytrichus- Two photographs of Wild Thyme, previously classified as Thymus praecox, and some identifying features. Teucrium pyrenaicum Teucrium pyrenaicum- Photographs, description and cultural details of this species also known as germander. Teucrium chamaedrys Teucrium chamaedrys- Photos and herbal uses. Teucrium scorodonia Teucrium scorodonia- Several photographs of Wood Sage and some identifying features. Teucrium Teucrium- Photographs of several species of Teucrium on this list of endangered plants Scanning Electron Microscopy Study of Pollen In Some Turkish Teucrium L. Scanning Electron Microscopy Study of Pollen In Some Turkish Teucrium L.- journal article Tetradenia riparia Tetradenia riparia- General information and classification. Tetradenia riparia Tetradenia riparia- an introduction, description of the plant and its habitat and growing tips