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Common Guelder-Rose (Viburnum opulus var. opulus)Observer
lrichieDescription
This variety of viburnum was tricky. At first I did not recognize it. This variety of Viburnum opulus is cultivated for its sterile flowers. It makes a ball that looks really neat, but is an evolutionary dead-end for the species as it has no means of reproduction.
near the bus stop of benson hall.
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Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)Observer
lrichieDescription
I saw this plant on my way home! Right after I took the family-ID final! Next to engineering library.
Really odd for Ericaceae I thought,looks like a space ship.
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Grand Fir (Abies grandis)Observer
lrichieDescription
One of the largest tree I saw at the Arboretum.
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Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)Observer
lrichieDescription
I started noticing this tree everywhere early this quarter.
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Belinjau (Gnetum gnemon)Observer
lrichieDescription
Growing in the UW greenhouse in the tropical section! This plant is grown everywhere in Indo-Malay region as almost every part of it is used. Wood for construction (easily springs back), the fruit for fried crackers and soups, and small branches apparently make musical instruments. It's also discovered that the extracts can be used as flavor enhancers and food preservative. Additionally there is potential for developing a drug from cancer from the plant.
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Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria)Observer
lrichieDescription
The inflorescence create a smoky, really light shadow in the sky. Like pink clouds.
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Osmanthus delavayiObserver
lrichieDescription
Flowers create a sweet smell during early spring. One of my favorite hedges.
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Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica)Observer
lrichieDescription
Has smaller leaves compared to Prunus laurocerasus.
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Western Redcedar (Thuja plicata)Observer
lrichieDescription
Around, everywhere!
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Pacific Rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum)Observer
lrichieDescription
Just blooming!
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Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)Observer
lrichieDescription
Large tree with 'armpits'. Thought to be extinct but recently re-discovered in China and cultivated throughout the world from then on.
