Biology

Castanea pumila Castanea pumila- Common names include chinquapin and Allegheny chinkapin. Covers taxonomy, botanical and ecological characteristics, uses and values, management considerations inc… Castanea mollissima: Chinese Chestnut Castanea mollissima: Chinese Chestnut- Factsheet with information and images of leaf, inflorescence, twig, nut, tree and bark. Castanea mollissima Castanea mollissima- Closeup image of catkins. Castanea mollissima Castanea mollissima- Photographs of the fruit, with Castanea sativa also for comparison. Chattanooga Chestnut Tree Project Chattanooga Chestnut Tree Project- Goal is restoration of the American chestnut to the Southern Appalachian and Cumberland Plateau Regions. Castanea dentata: American Chestnut Castanea dentata: American Chestnut- Factsheet with information and images of leaf, inflorescence, twig, nut, tree and chestnut blight. APSnet Feature: Chestnut Blight Disease APSnet Feature: Chestnut Blight Disease- Article from the American Phytopathological Society, with detailed information on the plight of American Chestnut and hope for restoration. Castanea dentata: The American Chestnut Castanea dentata: The American Chestnut- Research project by Stephanie Dorman at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. American Chestnut Foundation American Chestnut Foundation- Dedicated to the restoration of the American Chestnut through scientific breeding and cooperative research. Robinia pseudoacacia: Black Locust Robinia pseudoacacia: Black Locust- Fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Robinia pseudoacacia Robinia pseudoacacia- Common names include black locust, false acacia, yellow locust, white locust, green locust, post locust, shipmast locust, and locust. Distribution; occurrenc… Robinia pseudoacacia Robinia pseudoacacia- Photograph of flowering branch. Robinia pseudoacacia: False acacia Robinia pseudoacacia: False acacia- Short description and medicinal uses. Rhipsalis pentaptera Rhipsalis pentaptera- Offers general information, classification and historical data. Rhipsalis pentaptera Rhipsalis pentaptera- Image. Rhipsalis penduliflora Rhipsalis penduliflora- Offers general information, classification and historical data. Rhipsalis penduliflora Rhipsalis penduliflora- Image. Rhipsalis pachyptera Rhipsalis pachyptera- Offers general information, classification and historical data. Rhipsalis pachyptera Rhipsalis pachyptera- Image. Carpinus caroliniana: Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana: Hornbeam- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Carpinus caroliniana Carpinus caroliniana- Information on distribution and occurrence, its value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology. Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam) Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)- Physical features, habitat, distribution, and human and wildlife uses. Includes images. Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam) Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)- Habitat, native range, associated forest cover, and detailed facts on reproduction and growth. Discusses genetics, ethnobotany, and wildl… Betula pubescens Betula pubescens- Information on the downy birch and photographs of it on the Isle of Skye. Betula populifolia (Gray Birch) Betula populifolia (Gray Birch)- Image, distribution map, scientific classification, threatened and endangered plant information, and wetland indicator status. Betula populifolia (Gray Birch) Betula populifolia (Gray Birch)- Describes physical features and provides images of entire tree and closeups of twig, bark, and leaf. Betula populifolia Betula populifolia- Distribution and occurrence; value and use; characteristics; and fire ecology. Betula pendula (Silver Birch) Betula pendula (Silver Birch)- Includes an image and facts on physical characteristics, habitat, range, and biology. Betula pendula (European Weeping Birch) Betula pendula (European Weeping Birch)- Describes physical features and provides photos of entire tree, leaf, fruit, and bark. Silver Birch in Autumn Silver Birch in Autumn- Photographic study by Paul Jones of this tree and how the seeds are dispersed. Betula pendula Betula pendula- Information on this tree and photographs of foliage and catkins. Betula pendula (European Birch, White Birch) Betula pendula (European Birch, White Birch)- Offers brief facts, including characteristics of leaf and fruit. Includes photos of entire tree, bark, and catkin. Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch)- Describes physical features and provides photos of entire tree, leaf, fruit, and bark. Betula papyrifera Betula papyrifera- Distribution and occurrence, value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology. Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch)- Detailed facts on native range, supporting soils, associated cover, reproduction, growth, and genetics. Includes distribution map and references. Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch)- Offers brief facts, including characteristics of leaf and fruit. Provides images of entire tree, bark, twig, flower, and catkin. Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch)- Describes habitat, physical characteristics, and human and wildlife uses. Provides photos of entire tree, leaves, and bark. Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch, White Birch) Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch, White Birch)- Information about habitat plus detailed description of leaves, flowers, and fruit. Photo included. Betula occidentalis (Water Birch) Betula occidentalis (Water Birch)- Describes physical features and provides photos of entire tree, leaf, fruit, and bark. Betula occidentalis Betula occidentalis- Information on distribution and occurrence, its value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology. Betula occidentalis (Water Birch) Betula occidentalis (Water Birch)- Distinguishing characteristics and habitat of this species. Provides image of leaves and catkins. Betula occidentalis (Water Birch) Betula occidentalis (Water Birch)- Photos and facts on the habitat and physical features of this tree, including form, leaves, fruit, and bark. Betula nigra (River Birch) Betula nigra (River Birch)- Images, range map, scientific classification, and wetland indicator status. Includes threatened and endangered plant information Betula nigra:River Birch Betula nigra:River Birch- Fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Betula nigra Betula nigra- Distribution and occurrence, value and use, characteristics, and fire ecology. Betula nigra (River Birch) Betula nigra (River Birch)- Detailed facts on habitat and life history, including native range, supporting soils, associated forest cover, reproduction, and growth. Betula nigra (River Birch) Betula nigra (River Birch)- Describes characteristics of leaf and fruit, habitat, distribution, and human uses. Provides images. Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) Betula lenta (Sweet Birch)- Images, distribution map, scientific classification, and wetland indicator status. Betula lenta: Sweet Birch Betula lenta: Sweet Birch- Describes physical characteristics and provides photos of leaf, twig, flower, bark, and form. Betula lenta Betula lenta- Image of leaves and catkin.