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affect the structural composition of leaves. In order to identify a relationship, we compared leaf traits including mass, thickness, and area, from leaves collected at the treetop and at the bottom of the canopy. We sampled leaves from branches of four mature Acer platanoides trees. To determine the xylem tension we measured the pressure…

features used to identify species Recording of position of species along transect (metres) Lumnitzera racemose Black Mangrove Simple leaf, Leave Alternate, Gland at end of leaf, 2.8m tall 0m, 1m, 5m, 5.5m Excoecoria ovalis Simple leaf, oval shaped leafs, roots above surface, 4m tall 1m, 2m, 7m, 9.5m Ceriops togal var. australis Yellow Mangrove/ Spurred Mangrove Simple leaf,…

I had recently woken up and was still in bed. I reached over to grab my pack of Juicy Fruit and pop two pieces in my mouth. I checked my clock and it was 6:00 AM. I noticed my covers were alongside my bed. That's weird, I mean for normal people but I have a tendency for sleepwalking so I guess it’s pretty normal. “Shoot! Dammit!” I whispered as I remembered my science project was due 1st period. “Oh no no no, C’mon!” I followed up with after I opened my computer and it started to buzz and whir…

Results When we look at the results we must compare a native to a non-native to determine if the hypothesis is true. We determined earlier that we will compare American holly with Japanese privet, red bay with Florida anise tree, and kalmia with rhododendron. The American holly seemed to have more healthy leaves than the holly but not by much. The holly had 127 leaves with no damage while the privette had 139 leaves with no damage. The holly then had 97 leaves with less than ten percent damage…

Leaf Day There are those teachers who just “get” you. There are more who don’t, but it’s the ones who do that can make all the difference (or so I used to think). My child-hating first-grade teacher Ms. Gordon didn’t “get” me. So when I forget all about Leaf Day it’s dreadful. And trying to finish the assignment by skipping class only increases my negligence. However, When Ms. Gordon shows a little leniency and decides not to fail me it has a lasting impact on me and significantly changes my…

Paragraph 1: Naming For the Flowering Dogwood, the Latin name is “Cornus florida”. “Cornus” derives from the word “cornu”, which today translates into a “horn”. Cornus refers to the hard wood the tree has. While “florida” stems from the Latin word “flos”, which is understood as “flower” or “flowery”. The common name for Cornus florida is Flowering Dogwood. “Flowering” comes from showy spring flowers the tree displays, while “dogwood” was most likely named after it was believed that early…

Description of plant: chamomile is an annual plant with a branched stem, 20-50 cm high. The leaves are doubly spliced split with narrow and thread-like leaves. Flower stalks is grooved and hollow at the top. Flower is conical shape and hollow inside. Flower heads carry peripheral white flowers that at night or in rainy weather or after fertilization, bow down, while the tubular flowers are yellow color. Smell and taste: the smell of chamomile is a distinctive, spicy, balsamic and ethereal, what…

Mardi Gras is one of my favorite spring holidays. I first learned of Mardi gras when I was in high school. My French class talked about the King’s cake that is baked with a baby inside. The baby symbolizes Christ. I love the vibrant greens, golds, and purples of Mardi gras. I also love Easter. I am a Christian and I believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the “third day,” which is two days after Good Friday. I always get together with my family on Easter and we dress nice…

Two Leaves, One Gone You know, I tried. I really did. As I sit here, a hole in my heart, (literally and figuratively) I wonder what I did any of this for, why this came to be. Sorry, my name’s King. I get distracted easily. I am your average but not average high schooler. Not to brag, but I’m kind of a genius. I’m a senior at 16, and had a fairly nice life. I had my loving mother, but my father had died two months ago to cancer, and it was hard carrying on. My little sister in particular, had…

Experience 3: Leaf science: how to find the hidden colours Rationale: To understand how leaves change colour and why they are green. This is aimed at moving Billy from pre-theoretical knowledge to sound scientific understanding of chlorophyll while understanding the world around him, in a visual way. Materials: Clear jars Coffee filter paper Pencils Rubbing alcohol A range of leaves, including autumn colours 10 sandwich bags Labels Gardening gloves Rolling pin Curriculum Link: NSW Science…