Trees, Flowers, and Shrubs...oh my!

There are many different types of trees, shrubs, and flowers all over the world. Here are examples of three of each. Attached are links to more information.

Trees

• Pecan Tree- The pecan tree is scientifically named Carya Illinoinensis.

Ø  http://www.pecanbiz.com/information.html

 

• Willow Oak Tree – The willow oak tree is scientifically named the quercus phellos.

Ø  http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/willow_oak.htm

 

• Bradford Pear Tree – The Bradford Pear tree is scientiffically named Pyrus calleryana.

Ø  http://www.oplin.lib.oh.us/tree/fact%20pages/pear_bradford/pear_bradford.html

 

Shrubs

·         Sago Palm – The sago palm is scientifically named cycas revolute.

Ø  http://www.junglemusic.net/cycadadvice/cycads-sago-palm.htm

 

·         Virginia Sweetspire – The Virginia Sweetspire is scientifically named itea virginica.

Ø  http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/trees/itvi.html

 

·         Periwinkle bush – The Periwinkle bush is scientifically named vinca and blooms.

Ø  http://www.bahamasgroup.com/xtra/herbs.htm

 

Flowers

·         Snapdragons – Snapdragons are scientifically named antirrhinums.

Ø  http://urbanext.illinois.edu/firstgarden/planning/dictionary/flowers/snapdragons.cfm

 

·         Angel’s Trumpet – An angel’s trumpet is scientifically named brugmansia.

Ø  http://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/annual/angels-trumpet/

 

 

·         Orchid – Orchids are scientifically named Orchidaceae. Orchids are my favorite flower. Below is a picture of a Cattleya Orchid.

Ø  http://faculty.ucc.edu/biology-ombrello/pow/Oncidium_Orchids.htm