Scientific Name: Taxodium distichum
Common Name: “bald cypress”
This tree grows 50 FT to 70 FT and 20-30 FT wide, the genus name taxodium refers to yew like that means hardwood, and the epithet distichum means two ranked referring to the leaves on the tree that grow in two ranks. These trees are found in the southern part of the United States often in swampy areas and are typically covered in moss. When found in swampy areas the tree develops “knees” or snorkels that allow the tree to breath, when present on dryland these “knees are not present (as seen in the picture above). Taxodium distichum (Baldcypress, Bald Cypress, Cypress, Swamp Cypress) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)
Group Meeting
Participants: Jordan Thompson, and Jordan Syperski
Time: 1645 – 1700 hrs.
The insect blog was considered the most accessible and easier among the other blogs to accomplish with regards to access to completing the assignments. For example, I had issues securing a site to bake the bread, others in my group found it difficult to access seeds to plant to complete the seed planting assignment. A common theme was that we have been busy with school assignment or other projects such as a new dog or different end of semester projects. The seed project was not as successful among our group for issues that I already mentioned. Jordan Syperski bread making was a success, and the dough expanded to produce too much bread. The class overall is time consuming and at times can be challenging keeping up with the different assignment for example due dates and when we have access to the assignments, overall, the reading assignments (although lengthy), are informative and the videos were enjoyable to listen to as well. Finally, we are all looking forward to Thanksgiving break and the completion of the semester.
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