Biology

Carya illinoinensis: Pecan Carya illinoinensis: Pecan- Describes physical characteristics and provides photos of mature tree, leaves, fruit, flower, twig, and bark. Carya illinoinensis Carya illinoinensis- Species account from the USDA Forest Service (misspelled as C. illinoensis on this site). Carya illinoensis (Pecan) Carya illinoensis (Pecan)- Native range, climate, associated forest cover, and detailed facts on reproduction and growth. Discusses human and wildlife uses. Pecan Breeding and Genetics Pecan Breeding and Genetics- Includes information and images of many cultivars, as well as species accounts for pecans and all other U.S. hickories. Carya glabra (Pignut Hickory) Carya glabra (Pignut Hickory)- Photos of entire tree, bark, twig, leaves, and fruit. Carya glabra (Pignut Hickory) Carya glabra (Pignut Hickory)- Images, distribution map, related taxa, and scientific classification. Carya glabra: Pignut hickory Carya glabra: Pignut hickory- Physical characteristics of leaf, flower, fruit, twig and bark. Provides photos. Carya glabra Carya glabra- Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology. Carya glabra (Sweet Pignut Hickory) Carya glabra (Sweet Pignut Hickory)- Detailed facts on native range, supporting soils, climate, associated cover, reproduction, and growth. Discusses wildlife and human uses. Carya cordiformis (Bitternut Hickory) Carya cordiformis (Bitternut Hickory)- Images, plant synonyms, distribution map, and scientific classification. Includes conservation status. Carya cordiformis: Bitternut Hickory Carya cordiformis: Bitternut Hickory- Tree identification fact sheet fwith photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Carya cordiformis Carya cordiformis- Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology. Carya cordiformis Carya cordiformis- Images of this species. Carya carolinae-septentrionalis (Southern Shagbark Hickory) Carya carolinae-septentrionalis (Southern Shagbark Hickory)- Photos of entire tree, bark, twig, leaves, and fruit. Carya carolinae-septentrionalis (Southern Shagbark Hickory) Carya carolinae-septentrionalis (Southern Shagbark Hickory)- Illustration, plant synonyms, distribution map, and scientific classification. Carya carolinae-septentrionalis (Carolina Shagbark Hickory) Carya carolinae-septentrionalis (Carolina Shagbark Hickory)- Brief facts plus images of leaves, twig, bark, and fruit. Carya aquatica (Water Hickory) Carya aquatica (Water Hickory)- Brief account of the plant from the USDA, with distribution map. Carya aquatica: Water Hickory Carya aquatica: Water Hickory- Describes physical characteristics and provides photos of leaf, twig, fruit and bark. Carya aquatica (Water Hickory) Carya aquatica (Water Hickory)- Photograph and description of this tree with information on its habitat and range. Carya aquatica (Water Hickory) Carya aquatica (Water Hickory)- Detailed information on native range, climate, supporting soils, associated forest cover, reproduction, growth, and wildlife uses. Aesculus sylvatica (Painted Buckeye) Aesculus sylvatica (Painted Buckeye)- Plant synonyms, distribution map, scientific classification, and wetland indicator status. Aesculus sylvatica (Painted Buckeye) Aesculus sylvatica (Painted Buckeye)- Physical characteristics of leaf, flower, fruit, twig, and bark. Includes images. Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye) Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye)- Fact sheet with description and images of flowers, buds, seeds, bark, leaf and form. Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye) Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye)- Closeup image of flower of this species. Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye) Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye)- Brief facts, including characteristics of leaf and fruit. Includes images of entire tree, bark, and flower. Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut)- Image, description, range, habitat, and biology of this species. Aesculus hippocastanum (Horsechestnut) Aesculus hippocastanum (Horsechestnut)- Brief fact sheet with photos of tree, fruit, twig, flower, leaf, and bark. Aesculus hippocastanum (Horsechestnut) Aesculus hippocastanum (Horsechestnut)- Provides brief facts, including characteristics of leaf and fruit. Includes photos. Aesculus hippocastanum Aesculus hippocastanum- Images of branches and flower of this tree. Aesculus hippocastanum Aesculus hippocastanum- Image of this species. Aesculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye) Aesculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye)- Describes physical characteristics and provides photos. Aesculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye) Aesculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye)- Offers brief facts, including characteristics of leaf and fruit. Includes photos. Aesculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye) Aesculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye)- Detailed species account includes facts on habitat and life history. Aesculus flava (Yellow Buckeye) Aesculus flava (Yellow Buckeye)- Photos of entire tree, bark, twig, leaf, flower, and fruit. Aesculus octandra (Yellow Buckeye) Aesculus octandra (Yellow Buckeye)- Offers brief facts, including characteristics of leaf and fruit. Includes images. Aesculus octandra (Yellow Buckeye) Aesculus octandra (Yellow Buckeye)- Detailed information on natural range, habitat, supporting soils, associated forest cover, reproduction, and growth. Aesculus californica (California Buckeye) Aesculus californica (California Buckeye)- Physical characteristics of leaf, flower, fruit, twig, and bark. Provides images. Aesculus californica Aesculus californica- Information on distribution and occurrence, value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology. Aesculus californica Aesculus californica- Closeup photo of flower. Quercus virginiana (Live Oak) Quercus virginiana (Live Oak)- Physical characteristics of leaf, flower, fruit, twig, and bark. Provides images. Quercus virginiana Quercus virginiana- Information on distribution and occurrence, value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology. Quercus virginiana (Southern Live Oak) Quercus virginiana (Southern Live Oak)- Discusses physical features, habitat, range, hybrids, and historical uses. Provides distribution map. Quercus virginiana (Live Oak) Quercus virginiana (Live Oak)- Detailed information on native range, habitat, supporting soil, associated forest cover, reproduction, growth, and human and animal uses. Quercus virginiana (Live Oak) Quercus virginiana (Live Oak)- Physical description, habitat, range, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, and community ecology. Quercus turbinella (Shrub Live Oak) Quercus turbinella (Shrub Live Oak)- Physical characteristics of leaf, flower, fruit, and twig. Provides images. Quercus turbinella Quercus turbinella- Distribution and occurrence, value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology. Quercus turbinella (Shrub Live Oak) Quercus turbinella (Shrub Live Oak)- Brief fact sheet with photos. Quercus turbinella Quercus turbinella- Facts on physical features, habitat, and range. Provides distribution map. Quercus suber (Cork Oak) Quercus suber (Cork Oak)- Images of mature tree, leaf, flowers, bark, and acorn cap. Quercus suber Quercus suber- Photograph of a mature tree.