Journal Entry- Lab #2

The species that caught my attention was the Freeman’s Maple, formally known as Acer Freemanii. It is a combination of the Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) and the Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) (phylum: Magnoliophyta); Oliver Freeman crossed the two tree species in the 1930s in a controlled environment, though they’ve been recorded growing naturally in areas where both maple species are present. Freeman’s Maples are characterized by their sturdy branch connections and fast growing rates, making them a cultivar species (a plant that people have bred for desired traits that can be maintained). Being found in urban areas, they’ve adapted to harsh conditions, including high pH soil. The Freeman’s Maple’s phylum is tracheophyta; also known as a vascular plant. This means that the tree reproduces asexually and contains a large system of lignified tissues that conduct water and minerals through its leaves and roots.

Publicado el septiembre 23, 2021 03:08 TARDE por rose_brisebois