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Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 27th, 2013, 3:10 pm
by CulturallyScientific
Correct, your turn :D

Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 27th, 2013, 6:13 pm
by pikachu4919
such a big picture, I know, but ...

1. scientific name
2. two common names
3. What leaf arrangement does this tree have?

Image

Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 27th, 2013, 6:24 pm
by sophie2220
1. Acacia farnesiana 2. Sweet Acacia or Huisache 3.Opposite

Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 27th, 2013, 6:27 pm
by pikachu4919
sophie2220 wrote:
1. Acacia farnesiana 2. Sweet Acacia or Huisache 3.Opposite
be more specific on #3, but the first two are correct!

EDIT: ah nvm ... I guess I meant to say leaf type on #3 ...

Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 27th, 2013, 8:10 pm
by sophie2220
Image

Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 27th, 2013, 8:16 pm
by CulturallyScientific
I'm not sure what the question is, so I'll post common and scientific name:
Red Alder, [i]Alnus rubra[/i]

Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 28th, 2013, 7:57 am
by sofossils
I agree with CulturallyScientific

Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 28th, 2013, 4:06 pm
by sophie2220
CulturallyScientific wrote:I'm not sure what the question is, so I'll post common and scientific name:
Red Alder, [i]Alnus rubra[/i]
Yup you are correct! Sorry I didn't make it clear, you were just supposed to ID it which you did =).

Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 28th, 2013, 5:47 pm
by CulturallyScientific
Image

1) Identify with the scientific name.
2) What do farmers use this tree for?
3) What unusual property does this tree’s fruit have in regard to insects?

Re: Forestry ID

Posted: January 28th, 2013, 6:04 pm
by pikachu4919
CulturallyScientific wrote:Image

1) Identify with the scientific name.
2) What do farmers use this tree for?
3) What unusual property does this tree’s fruit have in regard to insects?
1. [i]Maclura pomifera[/i], 2. they use it to feed their livestock (???), 3. the fruit repels insects (???)