Loblolly Bay
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Loblolly Bay
gordonia lasianthus
Loblolly Bay (Gordonia lasianthus) is an elegant, medium-sized evergreen tree native to the acidic wetlands and damp coastal plains of the southeastern United States. Belonging to the tea family (Theaceae), it is highly admired for its handsome, dark green foliage and showy, aromatic white blossoms that closely resemble camellias. This species plays a vital role in wetland ecology, providing nesting sites for birds and dense cover for various swamp-dwelling wildlife.
生息地: Found in acidic, wet, sandy soils of bay swamps, flatwoods, and boggy depressions throughout the southeastern United States.
外見
This tree typically grows to heights of 10 to 24 meters, featuring a narrow, columnar crown and dark, deeply furrowed bark. Its leathery, lance-shaped leaves are alternate, finely serrated, and glossy dark green on top with a pale, dull green underside. During the summer, it bears delicate, 5-petaled white flowers measuring about 5 to 8 centimeters across, marked by a bright dome of golden-yellow stamens in the center.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Ericales科Theaceae属Gordonia
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Its soft, close-grained wood is reddish-brown and was historically used to make cabinets and wooden bowls, though it holds little commercial timber value today.
Loblolly Bay is a member of the family Theaceae, making it a close relative of both ornamental camellias and the commercial tea plant.
The common name 'loblolly' historically referred to a swampy depression or mud hole, which perfectly describes the boggy soils where this tree thrives.
特殊能力
能力
Acidic Soil Tolerance
Specially adapted to thrive in waterlogged, highly acidic, and nutrient-poor soils where most other tree species cannot survive.
能力
Evergreen Photosynthesis
Retains its thick, waxy leaves year-round, allowing it to produce energy even during mild winter days in its southern range.
能力
Fire-Resilient Bark
Mature specimens develop thick, deeply ridged bark that helps protect the vital inner cambium layer from low-intensity fires.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 1000-2400 cm
- 寿命
- 50-150 年
食性と食事
As a photosynthetic plant, Loblolly Bay synthesizes its own organic compounds from sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and soil minerals.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon Dioxide
- Water
- Soil Minerals
生態系とのつながり
eaten by
Sweetbay Silkmoth
Callosamia securifera
Loblolly Bay serves as the primary larval host plant for this specialized silk moth species.
mutualism
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Bees visit the fragrant, pollen-rich white blossoms during the summer, acting as primary pollinators.
mutualism
Palamedes Swallowtail
Papilio palamedes
Adult butterflies visit the flowers to drink nectar, facilitating cross-pollination.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Loblolly Bayを見分けるには？
Loblolly Bayを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Loblolly Bayの長さは何ですか？
1000-2400 cm
Loblolly Bayの寿命は何ですか？
50-150 年
Loblolly Bayは何を食べますか？
As a photosynthetic plant, Loblolly Bay synthesizes its own organic compounds from sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and soil minerals.
Loblolly Bayは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in acidic, wet, sandy soils of bay swamps, flatwoods, and boggy depressions throughout the southeastern United States.
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