#tree facts

[tophatthehat]

Hello! Are there any fun/cool facts you can share with us about your favorite species of trees?

Never burn too much manzanita at once- it's hot enough to melt through wood stoves!

Cook pines will always tilt towards the equator! north in the southern hemisphere, and south in the northern hemisphere!

Bald cypress are one of the few confiers to loose their needles in the fall, and the only ones to do so in the entire cypress family!

Black ash is special as its ancestors first spread from North America to Asia, then from Asia to Europe, and then all the way BACK to North America again!

Redwoods, sequoias, false cedars, junipers, and some false pines are all in the cypress family!

[cynicalclassicist]

And now I know more about orchids!

sometimes I forget orchids grow on trees and I’m like. oh.

[digitalmarketinginsightsbyad]

 Discover the Tallowwood tree's remarkable benefits, from ecological contributions and durable timber to aesthetic beauty, while learning essential care tips and fascinating facts about this extraordinary species!

[amnhnyc]

Imagine a pinecone as heavy as a bowling ball and the size of a chihuahua. Believe it or not, such pinecones exist—and they belong to the coulter pine (Pinus coulteri), a conifer that can be found in parts of North America including California and Mexico. Infamous among loggers and foresters, this tree is nicknamed "the widowmaker" because of the unlucky individuals who met their fate as a result of its falling pinecones. This species produces some of the largest pinecones on the planet, weighing up to 11 lbs (5 kg).

Photo: damontighe, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist

[eldritch-m0th]

my highschool had a small chestnut grove as part of a program to educate students about them while also getting us involved in conservation efforts by having us care for them!

I lent my mom a book before I read it and apparently right at the beginning they tell a true story about all our chestnut trees dying and it made my mother SO DEPRESSED that she couldn't sleep and now she's been researching chestnut trees for the past half hour looking sick

[jctreeservices]

8 Amazing Facts About Trees You Didn't Know About

You might know what trees are, but they also have secrets. Here are a few amazing facts about trees you probably didn't know!

Read more: https://jctreeservices.com.au/hints-and-tips/facts-about-trees/

[madlichen]

Sharks predate trees and the rings of Saturn.

[theshitpostcalligrapher]

listen i do not believe i'm able to communicate with chao in any way but when the unmistakable sound of raccons having a fistfight on the roof broke out and we looked at each other I firmly believe the shared thought was "you hear that too, right?"

[sketchupnfries]

Ya gurl is replaying RDR2 right after she finished her first playthrough...but it's different because it's....on the Playstation vs. PC ahahhaha This time around I'm taking more time exploring and doing more of the challenges since I want to get the trapper clothing sets. (and yes I did buy the PS4 version of RDR2 directly after finishing the game on PC because I always like to buy my favorite games both on Playstation and PC)

[ricky-mortis]

They're the best of each other!

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 331

Demon twins? Demon twins. 

Damian? Good at the assassin side of things, at least for a four year old, but Danyal? He’s okay, but he’s far better at things like poisons and bookkeeping. Which is honestly? Okay. They’re the League of Shadows, and sure a majority of the members are assassins, but it’s definitely not all there are. So? Danyal starts getting medical training. 

Not to say that either of the boys don’t know their fair share of violence and healing- it’s just better to let them play to their strengths. One doesn’t keep a league over centuries if they just have one type of warrior, or even just warriors. A variety is needed. 

So one gets trained more towards the business side of things. Damian may be better at wielding the weapons and killing- even if neither have had their first kill quite yet- but Danyal shows far more proficiency at acting, at masking who he is and gathering information. 

Damian, when he’s first sent to their Father, doesn’t mention his twin. Not because he’s jealous or hates him or anything like that. You just don’t talk about someone in an undercover mission in the League, and it’s not something he realizes isn’t a rule everywhere. 

Needless to say, the Bats have more than a mild freakout the first time Damian mentions a twin who will be coming to the manor now that his mission is over. 

[landoposition]

becoming the eyes and hands of a sentient forest your boyfriend created is peak boyfriendism, soulmate behavior, couple goals. maybe that's just me tho

[tempo-takoyaki]

Merry Christmas!! I hope you all have a wonderful day <3

EDIT: I accidentally posted this too early but know this illustration is referring to a previous comic if you'd like to read it ! [Christmas 2023]

[jasminetwil]

Happy Lunar New Year, fellow goblins!

Today (29th January) officially marks the first day in accordance with the lunar calendar. This year belongs to the Wood Snake! 🪵🌳🐍💖

Those born under this slithery zodiac sign are said to very enigmatic and intuitive. Private and reserved, Snakes tend to act according to their own judgements. They are also very determined to accomplish their goals and dislike failure.

Wood Snakes in particular are charming, intelligent and creative, with a refined taste. However they may also be overly secretive, cunning and sometimes ruthless.

My Wood Snake is inspired by the colours of the Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) and the bark pattern of the Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia). It also has Ganoderma lingzhi fungi growing from its body. This particular fungus is known as the mushroom of immortality and is revered in traditional Chinese medicine.

Wishing all of us the very best year to come, and may the Wood Snake bring us lots of happiness and positive changes. 💖

[amnhnyc]

Imagine a pinecone as heavy as a bowling ball and the size of a chihuahua. Believe it or not, such pinecones exist—and they belong to the coulter pine (Pinus coulteri), a conifer that can be found in parts of North America including California and Mexico. Infamous among loggers and foresters, this tree is nicknamed "the widowmaker" because of the unlucky individuals who met their fate as a result of its falling pinecones. This species produces the largest pinecones on the planet, weighing up to 11 lbs (5 kg)!

Photo: damontighe, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist