Botany: Key to Clean air and Clean Water

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Why you should know Typha spp.

Why you should know Typha spp.

Cattail plants are often seen on towels and kitchen decanters and placemats...but you might notice fewer of them along the roadways and creek beds. In their place, you might see an invasive plant, like Phragmites (tall waving grass-like fronds) or like loostrife (magenta flowers). But the cattails are part of the environment that belongs here. They clean the waterways and they provide food for many other living things in our environment. Help preserve the native species. "Dr. J"

Science Fair Ideas

Students need to think deeply about science projects...not just do anything. Try working all summer on yours. The experience is for learning...not just to get a grade. Start with what you know and reach into the unknown with testing and experimenting. Try to get a mentor. Look at the "Botanical Society of America" (Google it...)for ideas.

Why you should know Typha spp.

Cattail plants are often seen on towels and kitchen decanters and placemats...but you might notice fewer of them along the roadways and creek beds. In their place, you might see an invasive plant, like Phragmites (tall waving grass-like fronds) or like loostrife (magenta flowers). But the cattails are part of the environment that belongs here. They clean the waterways and they provide food for many other living things in our environment. Help preserve the native species. "Dr. J"