Plants

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Plants

Milkweeds, silverswords, junipers, redwoods, black oaks, wildflowers, deathcap mushrooms, and other plants are discussed in this collection.

  1. 01/10/2013 · VIDEO

    Leaves and Birds

    A wall of green leaves shifting in the slight breeze at Ephesus, behind some cacti. The videographer can be heard speaking, and the leaves can be heard rustiling.

    12 sec

  2. 14/03/2013 · VIDEO

    Sky Islands

    Yosemite National Park: Throughout the Sierra Nevada, high flat plateaus are found at elevations around twelve and thirteen thousand feet. These isolated sky islands are the home to unique plant communities that are found nowhere else.

    7 min

  3. 14/03/2013 · VIDEO

    Wildflowers

    Yosemite National Park: From foothill elevations to high mountain peaks, hundreds of flower species are found throughout Yosemite National Park. Rangers and scientists discuss the rich botanical history and some of the rare plants found here.

    9 min

  4. 14/03/2013

    Pine Forests

    Valley Forge NH Park: Pine forest, nonnative plants, and invasive species at Valley Forge are discussed.

    2 min

  5. 14/03/2013

    Pollination

    Valley Forge NH Park: The different ways pollination occurs and the difference in plant and tree pollination is discussed. Butterflies and milkweeds are emphasized.

    2 min

  6. 14/03/2013

    Valley Forge Meadows

    Valley Forge NH Park: Discover the history of meadows at Valley Forge by listening to this audio file.

    2 min

  7. 14/03/2013 · VIDEO

    Silverswords: Rarer Than Diamonds

    Hawai'i Volcanoes NP: What is a silversword, why is it so rare, and what is its relation to Hawaiian cowboys? Watch the video to find out.

    3 min

  8. 14/03/2013

    Death Cap Mushrooms at Point Reyes National Seashore

    Natural Laboratory: Non-native death cap mushrooms have been introduced at Point Reyes National Seashore and are affecting the ecosystem. Tune in to learn more about these mushrooms such as which species of trees they interact with and the dangers they pose to humans.

    5 min
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Milkweeds, silverswords, junipers, redwoods, black oaks, wildflowers, deathcap mushrooms, and other plants are discussed in this collection.

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