Deciduous Forest Plants
layersAmerican Beech tree:
this plant grows in the southern and eastern parts of the United States. It
tends to grow well where the soil is rich, moist and well drained. It is a tall
and wide tree which can grow anywhere from 90 to 100 feet tall and width 50 to
70 feet.
Adaptions for survival: 1. The leaves that grow on the tree block the sunlight so to keep the ground always in the shade 2. The root system grows all around the earth’s surface and uses any water that reaches the ground Carpet Moss: this plant grows in eastern North America and Europe. It is found on the ground or growing on trees and logs in the deciduous forests. Adaptions for survival: 1. Absorb water through pores that always stay open Common Lime tree: this plant is found in Europe, the British Isles and the USA. It is a tall and grand in size, growing to about 25 meters, and can live up to 500years old. Guelder Rose: this plant is found in Scotland, USA and England. The roses flower is snowy white and it is a wheel shape, it grows in heavy clay and acidic soils. Adaptions for survival: 1. They have bright red berries which attract the birds who spread the seed 2. It is self-pollinating 3. It can spread out for more sunlight Lady fern: lady ferns are found in many places but it is a deciduous plant. It is about 24 to 36 inches long and, in the wild, can be found growing in meadows, open thickets, moist woods and along stream beds. Northern Arrowwood: this plant has dark green oval leaves with small white to pink flowers in clusters. Pecan Tree: this tree grow to enormous heights of about 180 feet, it has bark that is pale gray or whitish brown, scaly, rough and scaly. Shagbark Hickory: this plant is a strong trees with ashy grey bark that separates into long strips. The tree is tall and straight and can grow to about 100 feet tall and with branches that can reach out to 25 feet. Adaptions for survival: 1. Has extra-long taprooms which grow straight down into the ground to get water if there is a drought Tawny Milkcap Mushroom: this mushroom is edible and is found in most deciduous forest. It is 2 to 5 inches wide and has a smooth and dry velvety touch to it. Adaptions for survival: 1. They break down organisms and that is how they get there food White Birch: this is a small to medium sized tree which grows to 70 or 80 feet high and only lives to max 140 years. White Oak: this oak can grow between 80 to 100 feet tall and spread 50 to 80 feet. It has whitish gray bark. Adaptions for survival: 1. When it is just a seed it grows a taproot which drill s straight into the ground during a drought to get water |