Woody encroachment of Pinus sylvestris var. mongholica reduces ecosystem multifunctionality in Hulunbuir Steppe This study demonstrated that ongoing encroachment by Pinus sylvestris var. mongholica significantly reduced ecosystem multifunctionality in Hulunbuir Stepp

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Woody encroachment of Pinus sylvestris var. mongholica reduces ecosystem multifunctionality in Hulunbuir Steppe

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Lucy Rowland, University of Exeter (UK)

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Slightly-chewed American holly sapling.

White oak sapling

Willow oak sapling

American holly sapling

I went on an invasive vine-ripping rampage today and uncovered two American holly saplings and two oak saplings the deer haven't found yet! Win! #nativeplants #woodyplants

Black Chokeberry was covered with clusters of white blossoms, is loaded with berries, and will be vibrantly colored in fall. It’s an excellent alternative here in Western New York for the invasive Burning Bush. #blackchokeberry #aroniamelanocarpa #woodyplants #nativeplants #killyourlawn
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Close up of leaves and ripe fruits of a Littleleaf Linden.

#WoodyPlants Littleleaf Linden street tree with mostly green leafed canopy and ripe fruits.

Osculate is a literary word meaning to kiss. Inosculate is when two trees accidentally become grafted to each other and exchange sap. Our #WoodyPlants class found this pair of osculating maple trees near Milan— note the smaller tree is so well fed that its trunk is larger above the graft. #botany