Once again, it’s time for MrsT’s quizzes to branch out and spread their roots, and this round... you’ve guessed it, its trees! They help regulate our climate and provide food and shelter for a whole host of animals as well as providing us with a variety of resources, we might otherwise take for granted. Let’s face it, what wood (pun intended) the world be without trees? They come in all shapes and sizes, as do the leaves and fruit that they bare and yes, I was one of those kids who loved the school trip to Westonbirt Arboretum. For the next 12 weeks, I will leaf you with a clue or two about trees for you to mulch over.EnjoyMYSTERY TREE QUIZ #1Clue: Mr C. Olor
Something topical!
www.express.co.uk/.../Barking-the-tree-that-looks-like-a-dog
Answer to quiz tomorrow!
I do hope they leave that as a natural sculpture
Caroline in Jersey
Cin J
Wow! That's amazing MrsT!
Quite agree Caroline!
"All weeds are flowers, once you get to know them" (Eeyore)
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Great stuff MrsT you can often see this in old tree remains or rock outcrops a National Trust pot near us,Brimham Rocks,is famouse for similar rock shapes,doesn't help us on the quiz though
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
"... doesn't help us on the quiz though".
Yes, I know ;)
What an amazing look-alike for a Spaniel, no need to get the chainsaw out to create a sculpture, just leave it to nature !
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Regards, Hazel
Congratulations to all of you who guessed Hazel (Corylus avellana). Let’s start with the clues! First clue: Mr C. Olor. C.Olor refers to the Latin name for Mute swan, Cygnus olor and ‘Mr’ implies a male. A male swan is a cob. Cob is another name for Hazel nuts and this brings us to the tree itself, Hazel. The second clue: Doused in water. Rods made of Hazel are renowned for their usage in water divining or water dousing.
Often found in the understorey of Ash and Birch, Hazel can also occur in hedgerow and scrub habitat. If not coppiced Hazel can grow up to 12 metres in height and can live as long as 80 years. Hazel leaves are oval and double toothed and pointed at the tip. Both male and female flowers can be found on the tree and it is the female flowers that eventually develop in the nuts that dormice and other animals are rather partial to.
A picture of a Hazel tree is found here.
Did you know that: Hazel is incredibly flexible, so flexible that you can tie it in a knot!
Keep an eye out for next week’s Mystery tree quiz here soon!
Take care,
Claire
Very crafty one that MrsT,I can see we are going o have trouble with trees,never my strong point in natural history so lots of head scratching.
Well done TJ! Spot on!!
I think that's the first time I've managed to crack one of MrsT's cryptic codes. I knew all those management courses I had to endure - "blue sky thinking, outside the box etc" - would come in useful one day.
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Tony
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