/r/dendrology
A subreddit dedicated to trees, shrubs, lianas and other woody plants.
Trees have helped build nations, are used for art, home building, ship building, oils and other chemicals, in several ways as fuel, and many produce edible fruits, nuts, and drupes. Some have lived for thousands, even tens of thousands of years. Others in prehistoric times have trapped small life in their sap, or recorded information about climactic conditions in their rings, helping us to understand life long before us.
Everywhere you look, something interesting is going on in the world of trees, but as technology has moved so many of us farther and farther from the forests, and made it incredibly easy to uproot and fell them by the acre, this information has slowly faded back to the realm of a few hobbyists, specialists, and environmentalists.
This subreddit is a place to collect interesting information about our wooded friends, which cover about 30% of our planet. Hopefully it will help inspire some to further respect and find fascination in this incredible natural resource.
/r/dendrology
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Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Curious about what causes those stunning fall colors? In my latest video, I dive into the fascinating science behind the seasonal transformation of leaves! From the breakdown of chlorophyll to the role of pigments like carotenoids and anthocyanins, discover how and why leaves shift from green to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. If you’re interested in learning more, here’s the link: https://youtu.be/l9RGnvjlqt8
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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) || Species Spotlight
As a new part of my species spotlight series, I'll be discussing a fascinating native North American wetland shrub that thrives in moist environments and supports a wide variety of wildlife. In this video, I’ll give you a bit of background the buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), show you where it grows, and explain how to identify it. If you're interested in learning more about buttonbush and its importance to wetland ecosystems, here’s the link: https://youtu.be/BXkcnlc3Wjo?si=rzB09FNouv1OKO0G
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Where are my Australian Dendrologists at? Need help identifying thee tree to the right ^.^
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