Forestry ID

[computergeek3]

Blue paloverde, Cercidium floridum

1. Photosynthesis occurs in the branches, important because tree is usually barren of leaves.
2. Arizona State Tree
3. It's awesomeness cannot be put into words

All correct! Your turn, but as you post,

riddle me this (Click to Show Hidden Text)

Why does this tree being relatively barren of leaves help it?

[havenguy]

All correct! Your turn, but as you post,

riddle me this (Click to Show Hidden Text)

Why does this tree being relatively barren of leaves help it?

I honestly have no idea...maybe someone else can clarify?

[wufactor2012]

it is because its small leaves make less photosynthesis so it needs to lose less water by decreasing its volume

[computergeek3]

Blue paloverde, Cercidium floridum

1. Photosynthesis occurs in the branches, important because tree is usually barren of leaves.
2. Arizona State Tree
3. It's awesomeness cannot be put into words

All correct! Your turn!

[havenguy]

Identify with common name:

[sofossils]

Is it...... (Click to Show Hidden Text)

Smooth Sumac?

[sophie2220]

I think it is (Click to Show Hidden Text)

black walnut

[havenguy]

I think it is (Click to Show Hidden Text)

black walnut

Yep, your turn!

[sophie2220]

Sorry the picture is so big...

[Barker]

Toyon? maybe?