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Ethnobotanical Portraits
... a tangle in the forest canopy. The vines produce excellent durable canes which, after careful cleaning of the stem surface, present ... most important article of diet to the inhabitants, and a wood that for hardness and durability rivals any hitherto described”. Today ... (Euphorbiaceae), a tree of tropical central Africa that has a light and soft timber used for drums and similar artefacts. The trees are ...
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Drift Seeds and Drift Fruits
... leaves are covered with silvery hairs that reflect light and heat and provide insulation against the ... his hypothesis in 1947 by sailing a balsa wood raft, the Kon-Tiki, fashioned after the ... (Canavalia maritima), occur on several of the islands. Their durable seeds ride the currents of the world's ... them a better chance of establishing themselves in soft mud during low tide. Called "sea pencils," the ...
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Plant Fibers
... (rag) fibers. These fibers are much more durable than the cellulose fibers from wood pulp. The stringy, threadlike strands in the ... lignin. Flax fibers are made into linen textiles which are soft, lustrous and very water-absorbent. Linen is used for towels ... uses, including parachutes, bullet-proof vests, lightweight clothing, seatbelts, and light but strong ropes. It could also be used for sutures ...
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Australian Pine
... "needles" sway gently in the breeze and give off a distinctive, soft whistle when winds are particularly strong. The insignificant flowers are followed ... growth and is somewhat hardier to cold. The wood is very hard, red, heavy and quite durable. To some its appearance is sad, dull ... disagrees with growing indoors. A minimum of 1000 foot candles of light would be needed, and while it may live, it will ...
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Large Trees for North Carolina
... durable tree; many cultivars. Elm, Siberian Ulmus pumila 6, 7, 8 D Rapid Sun Medium to fine Rounded 50 to 70' 40 to 60' Fast growing for quick shade; brittle wood ... ; semi conical 50 to 75' 25 to 40' Casts light shade; easy fall cleanup; use improved thornless cultivars, var.: Shademaster, ... Spreading; symmetrical 40 to 50' 25 to 35' Best soft maple; red or yellow fall color. Maple, Silver Acer ...
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Landowner Fact Sheets - tamarack
... Tamarack is often found in saturated, organic matter rich environments. The soft green tufts of needles turn golden in autumn. Light Fall Color. Water Growth Size Timber Value       Tamarack is principally ... Problems Early Detection tips larch sawfly defoliation, loss of vigor Fun facts Tamarack wood is heavy, hard, and durable. A specialty pulp is made from tamarack that is used to produce ...
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ECSONG: A Nut Growers' Manual - General - ECSONG
... this region because of the climate. Unlike soft fruits, you cannot be so certain of your ... includes: ladders, tarpaulins, burlap bags, linen tags (or other durable material, to record tree data, picking date, etc.), ... protected from drying winds, well-drained and of light soil. The better time to plant the nursery ... in prior to planting the tree. A wood chip mulch, not exceeding five centimeters thick, ...
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Magnolia acuminata L
... Growth is fairly rapid and maturity is reached in 80 to 120 years. The soft, durable, straight-grained wood is similar to yellow-poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera). They are often marketed together and ... (27). Generally, the wood is close grained, durable, and susceptible to decay. Sapwood typically is a light color while the heartwood is pale brown. The branches of this species are soft and break ...
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Abies alba - Plants For A Future database report
... prefers acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution. Habitats Woodland ... , giving them their familiar pine scent[7]. The bark is a source of tannin[7]. Wood - light, soft, durable, elastic. The timber of this tree is especially sought after for its lightness, it is ...
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Abies cephalonica - Plants For A Future database report
... can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. ... shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution. Habitats Woodland Garden; Canopy; Edible Uses None known Medicinal Uses None known Other Uses Wood. Wood - light, soft, durable. Used ...
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