What Is Spanish Moss?

What Is Spanish Moss?

What is Spanish moss? Well, if you have ever been in the deep south, you probably know about the hairlike, gray strands hanging from numerous trees. This is Spanish moss and it thrives on other trees to flourish. Even though it needs a host, Spanish moss is not an...
All About The Mangrove Forest

All About The Mangrove Forest

A mangrove forest blooms close to the mouths of huge rivers where river deltas offer plenty of mud and sand. Mangrove roots amass sediments and reduce the water’s flow. This helps to stop erosion and safeguard the coast.  Over time, the roots amass a big amount...
All About The Longleaf Pine Tree

All About The Longleaf Pine Tree

Longleaf pine is an evergreen that received its name for possessing long leaves. The leaves come in clusters of three, going up to 18 inches long. Mature trees grow up to 100 feet. The single trunk, which is covered in scaly, thick bark, goes close to three feet in...