Cut-Leaved Toothwort Research Paper

At the end of the field trip there were 5 pictures of plants to classify. To also go with the scientific and common name, I will also talk about the plant’s needs. The common name for the first plant shown is called the Cut-Leaved Toothwort. The scientific name for this plant is Dentaria laciniata and Cardamine concatenata. Cut-Leaved Toothwort are located in a closed canopy area. This canopy area is usually a moist area that is around the sugar maple trees. Therefore, the Cut-Leaved Toothwort, likes the shade and rich soil.
The next plant listed is called the Dutchman’s Breeches. The scientific name for this plant is Dicentra cucullaria. Dicentra cucullaria is located in forest areas, also the soil in the area is moist. The area is not swampy and it is not dry, it has to be moist. Unlike the similar plant called the Dicentra Canadensis, the Dicentra cucullaria blooms a week or more earlier. Looking at the second picture, it is faint but there are white flower bulbs.
Poison oak can grow in different climates. For instance, in Florida they have a different species of poison oak than what we have up here. However, here in Michigan they need wet soil. The poison oak tree is distinctive due to the hairy vines. These trees should not be touched. If touched the toxins will be released on to the person, and a reaction occurs on the skin.
Lastly a tree that I thought was fascinating was the yellow poplar, also known as the Liriodendron tulipifera. Since I found this tree fascinating, I decided to do more research on it. I learned that the tallest Liriodendron tulipifera was in Cass County, however, it came down in a windstorm. I also found out, they are not located in the upper peninsula. This tree is usually planted for the shade. During the summer the tree produces a flower that is a shape of a tulip and it is yellow. When fall comes and the flowers are gone, the leaves begin to turn yellow just like the