Science chapter 12 " Forestry"

shrub

a woody plant that has a single main stem.

crown

the upper part of a tree, consisting of the branches and leaves.

broadleaf trees

trees with wide, flat leaves that typically lose leaves in fall.

deciduous

trees that shed their leaves annually.

gymnosperms

a group of trees that produce seeds in cones and typically have needle-like leaves.

evergreens

trees that retain their leaves throughout the year, often having needle-like or scale-like leaves.

conifers

a group of trees that produce cones and have needle-like leaves, the most common gemnosperm.

coast redwoods

the tallest trees in the world, primarily found in California.

Douglas firs

a type of coniferous tree known for its tall stature and distinctive cones, often used for timber.

giant sequoia

a species of tree known for its immense height and trunk diameter, also found primarily in California, and considered among the largest living trees on Earth.

cycads

a palm-like gymnosperm.

ginkgo

a unique tree species known for its fan-shaped leaves and resilience to pollution, often referred to as a "living fossil".

spreading roots

roots that extend horizontally to support and stabilize the tree, allowing it to absorb water and nutrients from a wider area.

taproots

main root that go deep into the ground

adventitious roots

roots that grow ubove