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[4] Large trees measured for possible inclusion as Tennessee Champion Trees included a 27-inch-diameter (690 mm) black cherry, a 46-inch southern red oak, a 62-inch shumard oak, and 9-inch pawpaw. A total of 332 flowering plant species were recorded in 85 families; three-quarters of the species were native. [ 5 ]
Map of all Tennessee area codes. 423 - Chattanooga, Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol: Initially split from 615 in 1995. 615 and 629 (overlay) - Greater Nashville, including Murfreesboro, Mount Juliet: 615 initially split from 901 in a 1954 flash-cut. The 629 overlay for the entire area code was made effective in 2015
Volunteer at local parks wildlife area to remove invasive species and educate others about the threat A Bradford Pear in bloom against the Downton Knoxville, Tenn. skyline on Tuesday, March 12 ...
[43] [44] Eastern skunk cabbage and common juniper are northern species that remained in this region after glaciers retreated. [7] In addition to over 100 species of native trees, 1,400 other flowering plants and 500 moss and fern species call the rainforest home. [5] [7] These include a diverse array of wildflowers and dozens of fungi-reliant ...
This category contains the native flora of Tennessee as defined by the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions. Taxa of the lowest rank are always included; taxa of higher ranks (e.g. genus) are only included if monotypic or endemic. Include taxa here that are endemic or have restricted distributions (e.g. only a few countries).
According to the Tennessee State Park System, leaves in Middle Tennessee begin to change color mid-October and peak by Halloween. The viewing period doesn't last long, as deciduous trees are ...
These forests are known for their rich diversity of plants and animals, which is due to several contributing factors, especially that the area was an unglaciated refugium for many species. It shares species with the high elevation Appalachian-Blue Ridge forests to the east, the hardwood forests to the west, and the mixed hardwood/ conifer ...
Tennessee Public Utility Commission approved a new 729 area code for the existing 423 region in eastern Tennessee. The change goes into effect Aug. 5. If you have a 423 number, don't worry.