Torreya Taxihofa Summary

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The reading suggests three ways to save the endangered plant called Torreya Taxihofa, which is an evergreen tree that prevalent in the Florida. However, the professor claims that none of the solutions will give a satisfactory result. Additionally, she adds that the advice written in the article does not solve the problem and unlikely to be successful. Therefore, she contradicts each of author’s reasons.

First, the reading avers that the Torreya taxihova should be planted in the northern part of Florida where it is the indigenous plant and has a suitable microclimate ( a situation where the weather condition different from the surrounding region) that supports the tree to thrive. Nevertheless, The lecturer refutes the suggestion by explaining

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