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The Fraser fir, sometimes spelled Frasier fir, is native to the high elevations of the southern Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States, specifically in areas of North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. They are endemic to only seven montane regions in the Appalachian Mountains. It thrives at elevations between 4,500 to 6,500 feet, often … Read more
Abies balsamea or balsam fir is a North American fir, is a prominent species in the boreal forest, where it often forms extensive pure stands or mixes with black spruce, white spruce, and paper birch. This tree is commonly used as a Christmas tree due to its pleasant fragrance and aesthetic appeal. Balsam Fir is … Read more
Sumac tree is any of about 35 species of flowering plants in the genus Rhus and related genera in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae). Sumacs grow in subtropical and temperate regions throughout every continent except Antarctica and South America. Sumac is used as a spice, as a dye, and in medicine. Sumac Tree grows 15 to … Read more
Morus, a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae grow wild and under cultivation in many temperate world regions. The height of mulberry trees varies significantly depending on the variety. The white mulberry can tower up to 80 feet, while the black mulberry barely reaches 30 feet, and often grows as a bush if not … Read more
Beech is a genus of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae, native to subtropical and temperate Eurasia and North America. There are 14 accepted species in two distinct subgenera, Englerianae Denk & G.W.Grimm and Fagus. The subgenus Englerianae is found only in East Asia, distinctive for its low branches, often made up of several major trunks with … Read more
Acacia, commonly known as wattles or acacias, is a genus of about 1,084 species of shrubs and trees in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the pea family Fabaceae. It was described by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1773 based on the African species Acacia nilotica. They are primarily found in Africa, Australia, and parts of Asia, but also … Read more
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile. Potatoes originated … Read more
Asparagus, scientifically known as Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus, and it’s widely cultivated as a vegetable. Asparagus originally comes from the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor areas. It has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. Historically, asparagus was considered a delicacy, often served at royal feasts. Ancient Egyptians … Read more
What is a 2 pole motor? A 2-pole motor is an electric motor design where the rotor has two magnetic poles – one north and one south. 2-pole motors generally run at high speeds because the synchronous speed (the speed at which the magnetic field rotates) is determined by the frequency of the AC power … Read more
The redbud tree (Cercis canadensis) is a small, deciduous tree or shrub native to eastern North America, from southern Ontario, Canada south to northern Florida, United States, though it’s most commonly associated with the eastern U.S. Species thrive as far west as California and as far north as southern Ontario. It is the state tree of … Read more