Plentiful Plants Q3 Flashcards
1
Q
the part of the tree where growth takes place
A
cambium layer
2
Q
a scientist who studies trees
A
dendrologist
3
Q
removing a ring of bark from a tree trunk
A
girdling
4
Q
trees that lose their leaves in the fall
A
deciduous
5
Q
used to determine the exact age of a tree
A
annual rings
6
Q
tallest tree in the world
A
California redwood
7
Q
tree whose fruit is the acorn
A
oak
8
Q
tree that is the source of a sweet syrup
A
maple
9
Q
tree that is probably the oldest living thing
A
bristlecone pine
10
Q
plant that lives for many years
A
perennial
11
Q
plant that lives for one year
A
annual
12
Q
plant that lives for two years
A
biennial
