The Plant Kingdom

Plants have specific structures that help them survive, grow and produce more plants. There are distinct environments in the world that support different types of plants.
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Southern Magnolia | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)
Southern Magnolia | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)

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Magnolia grandiflora • Leathery leafed evergreen tree • Foliage shiny above and rusty-hairy below • Leaves rounded at base • Twigs and buds rusty-hairy • Height 60 - 80 feet • White and fragrant...
Red Bay | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)
Red Bay | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)

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• Persea borbonia • Also known as Bull Bay • Evergreen with narrow head • Grows to 75 feet tall • Trunk 3 feet in diameter • Red bark • Bright red lumber used for making cabinets • Elliptic leathery...
Popcorn Tree | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)
Popcorn Tree | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)

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S apium sebiferum • Also known as Tallow Tree • Nonnative, of Chinese origin • Takes over marsh • Leaves pointed at both ends • Sap is milky and poisonous if rubbed in eyes or taken internally •...
Dewberry | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)
Dewberry | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)

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Rubus flagellaris • Member of Rose Family • Low growing Blackberry • Trailing woody stems with erect branches • Three-part, serrated leaves • Flower 2 cm wide(0.75 inches) • Flowers June to September...
Cordgrass | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)
Cordgrass | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)

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• Spartina alterniflora • Dominant vegetation in salt marsh • Salt-tolerant perennial • Tough 1-inch wide blades grow 1.5 inches long • Excretes excess salt through salt glands on leaves • Air tubes...
Cattail | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)
Cattail | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)

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Typha latifolia Common aquatic plant Named for foot long hot dog-shaped flower spike Upright smooth stiff stems grow to 10 feet Alternate, elongated strap-like leaves Thick underground branching...