Prunus avium is a deciduous tree growing to 15â32 m (49â105 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in diameter. Young trees show strong apical dominance with a straight trunk and symmetrical conical crown, becoming rounded to irregular on old trees.
Written by Mindy Pratt, Utah State University. The term âriparianâ is defined as vegetation, habitats, or ecosystems that are associated with bodies of water (streams or lakes)) or are dependent on the existence of perennial, intermittent, or ephemeral surface or subsurface water drainage.
What is the definition of eukarya? Credit: geopungo CC-BY 2.0. While the terms flora and fauna can be used to describe organisms that are currently found in a specific place, such as the plants and animals of the Amazon Rainforest, these scientific terms can also be applied to different time periods.