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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Memecylon umbellatum
This post is part of the "Trees of the Tropics" series and has been crossposted from Trees, plants and more.
I came across this tree recently and was told that it is the memecylon umbellatum tree, common in the TDEF (tropical dry evergreen forest) regions of south India and Sri Lanka.
From a distance the entire tree appeared to be covered in a mauve/purple/blue haze. The ground below was also seemingly covered with chalk powder of the same colour - closer inspection showed this to be due to the fallen petals. Such a treat for the eyes!
I came across this tree recently and was told that it is the memecylon umbellatum tree, common in the TDEF (tropical dry evergreen forest) regions of south India and Sri Lanka.
From a distance the entire tree appeared to be covered in a mauve/purple/blue haze. The ground below was also seemingly covered with chalk powder of the same colour - closer inspection showed this to be due to the fallen petals. Such a treat for the eyes!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Video : Sensitive Plant
Natalie and I found a fun assortment of plants for sale in the gift shop of Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Among them was this Sensitive plant that we had to stop and play with.
There was really no better way to share this plant other than through video, so I would like to introduce the Early Forest YouTube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/EarlyForest
Welcoming New Team Member : Linda
Early Forest is pleased to welcome a new member to our team. Linda will be sharing a collection of photos from the Caribbean Islands and possibly more in the future.
Linda has a background in biology and zoology and is currently attending grad school to become a Veterinarian. In addition to a strong science knowledge she is a world traveled photographer and has studied and observed nature all across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Great Britain, and throughout the Caribbean. Linda brings a new perspective to the Early Forest Team and we are pleased to have her.
Keep an eye out for Linda's photos as I begin to post them toward the end of next month.
Linda has a background in biology and zoology and is currently attending grad school to become a Veterinarian. In addition to a strong science knowledge she is a world traveled photographer and has studied and observed nature all across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Great Britain, and throughout the Caribbean. Linda brings a new perspective to the Early Forest Team and we are pleased to have her.
Keep an eye out for Linda's photos as I begin to post them toward the end of next month.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Cassia reginera - Burmese Cassia
This post is part of the "Trees of the Tropics" series and has been crossposted from Trees, plants and more.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
NPR: Ancient Trees in Great Britain
In Britain, A Census Goes Deep Into The Woods : Vicki Barker : NPR
Vicki Barker reports on Great Britain's Ancient Trees and the unique ecosystems within them.
Cordia sebastena - Scarlet Cordia
This post is part of the "Trees of the Tropics" series and has been crossposted from Trees, plants and more.
The scarlet cordia is also called the orange gieger tree. This is not a very big tree and is native to south america.
Touch the leaf when you see it next -- it has a rough leathery feel to it.
The scarlet cordia is also called the orange gieger tree. This is not a very big tree and is native to south america.
Touch the leaf when you see it next -- it has a rough leathery feel to it.
Friday, September 4, 2009
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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