Plants and Trees (35)

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http://www.botany.com/
Botany.com Open in a new browser window
   An encyclopedia of plants where you can look a plant up by its common name or its botanical name. It also includes a dictionary of botanical words and information about pests, diseases, and weather.
   http://www.botany.com/
http://www.washington.edu/home/treetour/
Brockman Memorial Tree Tour Open in a new browser window
   Eighty different species are described and illustrated as you take a virtual walk around the University of Washington. Common and Latin names are given.
   http://www.washington.edu/home/treetour/
http://www.nps.gov/plants/color/txhill/
Celebrating Wildflowers: Texas Hill Country Coloring Book Open in a new browser window
   Provides accurate drawings of 63 wildflowers. Flowers listed by both common name and scientific name. Each drawing includes coloring guide.
   http://www.nps.gov/plants/color/txhill/
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees3/02.html
Dr. Arbor Talks Trees Open in a new browser window
   Learn how the roots, trunk, leaves, twigs, and buds are put together. Tells how to identify trees and what happens inside the tree.
   http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees3/02.html
http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/ecotree/
Eco-Tree Open in a new browser window
   Learn about the parts of a tree by clicking on the drawing. Page explains the purpose of the leaves, trunk and roots. Photosynthesis and types of seeds are also discussed.
   http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/ecotree/
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees2/
Exploring the Secret Life of Trees Open in a new browser window
   Tells what different parts do and why they are important to the health of the tree.
   http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees2/
http://www.kew.org/ksheets/pdfs/b4flower.pdf
Flower Structure and Variations Open in a new browser window
   Learn the names for the various parts of a flower. From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
   http://www.kew.org/ksheets/pdfs/b4flower.pdf
http://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/tsd05hindmarsh-correa.html
Hindmarsh Correa (Correa Calycina) Open in a new browser window
   Includes a fact sheet on this tall, branching shrub, and what is being done to help it.
   http://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/tsd05hindmarsh-correa.html
http://www.lanakids.com/plants.html
Leaf it Alone Open in a new browser window
   Learn about poisonous plants and find out ways to avoid these plants.
   http://www.lanakids.com/plants.html
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/research_collections/ecp/ecp_sites/NPI_web/
Natural Products Initiative Open in a new browser window
   Tells what economic botany is, and explains the collections at the museum.
   http://www.fieldmuseum.org/research_collections/ecp/ecp_sites/NPI_web/
http://www.ftexploring.com/photosyn/photosynth.html
Photosynthesis, Energy, and Life Open in a new browser window
   An introduction to photosynthesis and other energy sources that move through nature.
   http://www.ftexploring.com/photosyn/photosynth.html
http://dallas.tamu.edu/weeds/anat.html
Plant Anatomy and Glossary Open in a new browser window
   Leaf arrangement, shape, type, venation, stem types, roots, and other characteristics of plants.
   http://dallas.tamu.edu/weeds/anat.html
http://www.kew.org/ksheets/pdfs/b2names.pdf
Plant Names Open in a new browser window
   Information on scientific plant names including why they are written in Latin, why they change and how to write scientific names in an English document.
   http://www.kew.org/ksheets/pdfs/b2names.pdf
http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov/NutrTeam/pntintro.htm
Plant Nutrient Team Open in a new browser window
   Learn about how plants grow as well as the importance of soil for plants and humans.
   http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov/NutrTeam/pntintro.htm
http://www.pk.uni-bonn.de/ppigb/ppigb.htm
Plant Pathology Internet Guide Book Open in a new browser window
   Intended as a starting point for finding plant pathology sites on the net. It is divided into themed sections.
   http://www.pk.uni-bonn.de/ppigb/ppigb.htm
http://www.mcwdn.org/Plants/PlantsMain.html
Plants Open in a new browser window
   Contains information, activities, links, and interactive quizzes on the basic concepts of plants.
   http://www.mcwdn.org/Plants/PlantsMain.html
http://www.primarygames.com/science/flowers/flowers.htm
Plants and Flowers Open in a new browser window
   Includes games, coloring pages, facts, and stationery.
   http://www.primarygames.com/science/flowers/flowers.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/3715/
Plants and Our Environment Open in a new browser window
   Offers information on basic biology as well as explanations of different parts, pollination, germination, photosynthesis and spreading seeds. Also includes simple quizzes on each section and a glossary.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/3715/
http://www.realtrees4kids.org/
Real Trees 4 Kids Open in a new browser window
   Fun facts, photographs, and information about tree types, classification, life cycles, habitat, stems, rings, and harvesting operations.
   http://www.realtrees4kids.org/
http://www.talkabouttrees.org
Talk About Trees Open in a new browser window
   Non-profit program dedicated to educating children about the responsible management and use of California's most renewable resource. Includes resources for students and teachers, including lessons, games, and other resources.
   http://www.talkabouttrees.org
http://www.maxshores.com/kudzu/
The Amazing Story of Kudzu Open in a new browser window
   History, varied uses for kudzu plants, links and references.
   http://www.maxshores.com/kudzu/
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/index.html
The Great Plant Escape Open in a new browser window
   Help Detective LePlant and his partners Bud and Sprout unlock the amazing mysteries of plant life.
   http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/index.html
http://www.botany.org/bsa/misc/carn.html
The Mysterious Venus Flytrap Open in a new browser window
   Comprehensive information about this plant that eats meat and also includes includes information on how to grow one.
   http://www.botany.org/bsa/misc/carn.html
http://www.sd22.bc.ca/hillview/treeid.htm
Tree Identification Open in a new browser window
   Easy-to-use key to identify trees according to their characteristics.
   http://www.sd22.bc.ca/hillview/treeid.htm
http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/trees.htmlx
Trees Open in a new browser window
   Full of interactive adventures to explain why trees have different shapes, how squirrels help oak trees to survive, how trees spread their seeds, and how trees protect their space.
   http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/trees.htmlx
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees1/index.html
Trees are Terrific Open in a new browser window
   Travel with Pierre as you learn all about how trees are important to us.
   http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees1/index.html
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~twig/plants.html
Twig Walkingstick - Plants Open in a new browser window
   Commonly asked questions about plants, such as "why does a carrot have hair?" and "why do peas grow in pods?"
   http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~twig/plants.html

Last Updated: 2007-10-16 09:27:40