Overview You will be selecting a species that may be found i

Overview: You will be selecting a species that may be found in Carkeek Park, based on the procided species list. You will be researching this organism and typing up your answers. Report Specifications: The report should be approximately 2 pages, typed, and include the following information: 1. What is the common name of species? 2. What is the scientific name of species? 3. Provide a physical description of the species (what does it look like? how would you recognize it?) 4. Where is this species found (species range)? (e.g., globally, North America, only in Pacific Northwest, only in western Washington...) 5. Is the species native or introduced invasive to western Washington? 6. Natural history of the species, including: habitat requirements, interactions with other species, behavior, reproduction, etc.) 7. Is this species population in decline? If so, what are the threats to this species? 8. Are there any conservation efforts being made for this species? 9. Was this species used by Native Americans? 10. Include a list of sources (bibliography) at the end of your report. Sources: Must include at least four different high-quality sources in your bibliography. Number each source in your bibliography. Whenever you use information from that source, include the source number after the information (footnote style see example below). You may us MLA or APA (whichever type of citation you are most familiar with). When using websites, you must include the title of the website, not just the URL! Example: Where is this species found (species range)? Herb Robert is native to the British Isles, Europe, Africa and parts of Asia (1). Sources (Bibliography) 1. Grime, J. P, Hodgson, J. G., & Hunt, G. (1988) Comparative plant ecology: A functional approach to common British species. Unwin Hyman Ltd, London.

Solution

(1) What is the common name of species?

Baneberry

(2) What is the scientific name of species?

Actaea rubra

(3) Provide a physical description of the species?

The plant will be 1 to 3 feet tall and will have one to several branched stems. You can see the growth of new shoots from a caudex and that too just under the soil surface. The flowers will have rose like fragrance and will have showy stamen, small white petals. One of the important features is the shiny little berries on all parts of the plant (which are highly toxic).

(4) Where is this species found?

These plants found to be growing in shady areas (moist to wet soils/ grows in open forest or dry slopes). It is found in Alaska and ranges from the Kenai Peninsula and it grows through Kodiak Island, Bristol Bay, and found up the Yukon River.

(5)Is the species native or introduced/invasive to western Washington?

This species is native to Western Washington