1 flora
1.1 douglas fir
1.2 western red cedar
1.3 arbutus tree
1.4 salal
1.5 sword fern
1.6 oregon grape
1.7 elderberry
flora
there abundance of vegetation throughout park. however, native species suffer encroachment of invasive species , wear-and-tear . there project replant of vegetation along pathways of park in order benefit overall aesthetic of lighthouse park.
the invasive salal plant covering ground under douglas fir trees in lighthouse park
douglas fir
douglas firs (pseudotsuga menziesii) provide logging industry significant portion of revenue. dominate forest canopy, , once @ maturity these trees reach immense heights , size. before man-made skyline of vancouver of modern day, douglas fir defined skies of vancouver. when first european settlers arrived in vancouver, amazed scale of 1,000 year old douglas fir trees. of tallest trees on earth grew here. douglas fir remains day north america s important tree forestry construction, furniture, , pulp.
western red cedar
along pacific coast western red cedars (thuja plicata) can found northern california southern alaska. age range of these trees between 800-1,000 years old, oldest living 2,000 years in california. wood these trees used extensively in forestry industry, douglas fir. however, there needs increase in regulation of management of these trees, being used faster can grow.
arbutus tree
arbutus menziesii best known smooth, red-orange bark , native warm climates of mediterranean, western europe , north america. arbutus trees grow vibrant red berries edible taste resembling of fig. straits salish people of vancouver island used tree medicine treat colds, tuberculosis , stomach problems. tree symbol many myths of straits salish people.
salal
the salal (gaultheria shallon) evergreen plant thick, tough egg-shaped leaves shiny , dark green on top surface , rough , lighter on lower surface. grows far north alaska , far south california can thrive in both sunny , shady conditions. plant grows dark blue berries edible , can act appetite suppressant. first nations have used plant anti-inflammatory medicinal uses when prepared tea.
sword fern
the sword fern (polystichum munitum), 1 of abundant ferns in north america, can found alaska california , named small upward-pointing lobe resembles sword hilt. fern prefers grow in moist, coniferous low elevation environments can survive dry periods. traditionally, plant has been eaten when no other food source available, can relieve pain sting of stinging nettle used florists ornament.
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oregon grape
the oregon grape (mahonia aquifolium) spiny leafed plant blooms yellow flowers in spring dark blue-black berries follow. plant native north america growing far north southern alaska, far south northern california , far east eastern alberta. thrives in forests douglas fir although can found in other forests well. berries edible, , aboriginal peoples combined them berries of salal plant.
elderberry
native north america, elderberry used cream coloured flowers , dark blue or red berries. these flowers fruits used treatment of minor diseases such flu or colds. however, common use syrup made blossoms extract. although cooked berries edible, raw berries can quite poisonous. leaves, twigs, branches, seeds , roots contain cyanidin glycoside can cause illness after sufficient consumption.
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