Ulmus+americana

Ulmus Americana

American Elm

domain- eukaryota kingdom- plantae phylum- magnoliophyta class- magnoliopsida order- urticales family- ulmaceae genus- ulmus species- ulmus americana

The ulmus americana is found throughout eastern north america. It is most commonly found on flats and bottom lands throughout its range. It grows best on rich, well drained loams. the ulmus americana is a tree with leaves on it. Its foliage color is green and its growth rate is rapid. adapted to coarse textured soils and to fine textured soils, and medium textured soils. Its bloom period is in the early spring. the ulmus americana is a deciduous tree. Its tree has been planted a lot and people use it for shade.

It doesnt really have any unique features besides that it is green and a leafy tree.

type of cell- eukaryote type of reproduction- asexual

this is an autotroph and it gets its fod from its roots.

doesnt have any predators.

The symbiotic relationship is commensalism because the ulmus americana can provide a home for birds and food for them and then it is neither harmed nor helped.

It is located in eastern North america

interesting facts- it is sometimes known as the whit elm, but that is not as common. This tree can be up to 80 feet. The leaves on the tree are oval shaped.

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