Most of the temperate rainforest is trees. As with the animals, the plants vary throughout the year. Different seasons, different plants but they are all small because of the lack of sunlight. Mushrooms are also grown a lot in the temperate rainforest.The temperate rainforest does not recieve a lot of sunlight, which affects the plants and their growth and the way they reproduce. Plants in the temperate rain forest manage however to live by all of the
rainfall in the rainforest.
rainfall in the rainforest.
Indian Paintbrush
The Indian Paintbrush's scientific name is Castilleja. It is perennial meaning it lives for three or more years. It grows from 9 to 18 inches tall and in cool seasons. It can grow in variety of soils, but it is most abundant in loams. Its main importance is its aesthetic values or its beauty.
The Indian Paintbrush's scientific name is Castilleja. It is perennial meaning it lives for three or more years. It grows from 9 to 18 inches tall and in cool seasons. It can grow in variety of soils, but it is most abundant in loams. Its main importance is its aesthetic values or its beauty.
Red Columbine
The Red Columbine also known as Aquilegia Canadensis is perennial. It is up to 4 feet tall. It grows in moist soils and rarely dries out. It needs up to 8 hours of sun.
The Red Columbine also known as Aquilegia Canadensis is perennial. It is up to 4 feet tall. It grows in moist soils and rarely dries out. It needs up to 8 hours of sun.
Red Alder
The Red Alder tree grows up to 45 feet and lives up to 100 years. It produces its own nitrogen and does not need to be fertilized. It requires full sunlight and will need partial shade.
The Red Alder tree grows up to 45 feet and lives up to 100 years. It produces its own nitrogen and does not need to be fertilized. It requires full sunlight and will need partial shade.
Big Leaf Maple Tree
Its scientific name is Acer Macrophyllum. It gorws from 70-80 feet and lives from 180-200 years.Each leaf is 8-12 inches across and its seeds are an important food to squirrels abd birds.
Its scientific name is Acer Macrophyllum. It gorws from 70-80 feet and lives from 180-200 years.Each leaf is 8-12 inches across and its seeds are an important food to squirrels abd birds.
Salmonberry
Its scientific name is Rubu Spectabilis. It grows up to 10 feet. It grows along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to California. It has a moderate life span meaning it lives from 5-10 years.
Its scientific name is Rubu Spectabilis. It grows up to 10 feet. It grows along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to California. It has a moderate life span meaning it lives from 5-10 years.
Pacific Bleeding Heart
Its scientific name is Dicentra Formosa.It grows from 10-20 inches.It has a short lifespan.Lives in cool damp woods with moist, well-drained soil.
Its scientific name is Dicentra Formosa.It grows from 10-20 inches.It has a short lifespan.Lives in cool damp woods with moist, well-drained soil.
Queen's Cup
Its scientific name is Clintonia Uniflora. It grows from 3-8 feet and has a short lifespan.
Its scientific name is Clintonia Uniflora. It grows from 3-8 feet and has a short lifespan.
Cattail
Also known as Typha grows from 3-10 feet tall. Its lifespan is perennial.
Also known as Typha grows from 3-10 feet tall. Its lifespan is perennial.
Western Skunk Cabbage
Its scientific name is Lysichiton Americanus. It grows up to 5 feet and lives up to 1,000 years.
Its scientific name is Lysichiton Americanus. It grows up to 5 feet and lives up to 1,000 years.
Snowdrop
Its scientific name is Galanthus Nivalis.It is 6 inches(10-15 centimeters) and lives up to 150 years.
Its scientific name is Galanthus Nivalis.It is 6 inches(10-15 centimeters) and lives up to 150 years.