Veiled Oyster

Fungi > Agarics

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Veiled OysterScientific Name: Pleurotus dryinusCategory: FungiSubcategory: AgaricsSize: Pileus diameter: 2.0–6.0 in (5–15 cm); Stipe length: 1.2–3.5 in (3–9 cm)Weight: Hydrated biomass: 1.8–5.3 oz (50–150 g)Lifespan: Fruiting body: 5–10 days;...

Trembling Crust Fungus

Fungi > Polypores & Crust Fungi

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Trembling Crust FungusScientific Name: Phlebia tremellosaCategory: FungiSubcategory: Polypores & Crust FungiSize: Bracket width: 1.5–4.0 in (4–10 cm); Spreading crust sheets can exceed 12 in (30 cm)Weight: 1.5–4.5 oz (40–130 g) per mature...

Chinese Wingnut

Plants > Trees & Shrubs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chinese WingnutScientific Name: Pterocarya stenopteraCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Trees & ShrubsSize: Height 20 to 30 m (65 to 100 ft); crown spread 15 to 25 m (50 to 82 ft)Weight: Large, fast-growing deciduous timber and shade...

Japanese Walnut

Plants > Trees & Shrubs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Japanese WalnutScientific Name: Juglans ailantifoliaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Trees & ShrubsSize: Height 15 to 25 m (50 to 82 ft); crown spread 15 to 20 m (50 to 65 ft)Weight: Large deciduous shade tree with broad spreading...

American Elm

Plants > Broadleaf Trees

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: American ElmScientific Name: Ulmus americanaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Broadleaf TreesSize: Mature height: 25-35 m (80-115 ft); Canopy spread: 20-30 m (65-100 ft); Trunk diameter: 1.0-2.0 mWeight: Mature tree mass: 15,000-30,000 kg...