Nature Walk and Observation

Plants:
1. Oak-
Common Name: Oak
Scientific Name- Quercus Robur
Characteristics- Majestic deciduous tree with thick branches, deeply lobed leaves, and
acorns. Provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife.
2. Dandelion-
Common Name- Dandelion
Scientific Name- Taraxacum officinale
Characteristics: Prolific weed with bright yellow flowers and distinctive, fluffy seed
heads. It is considered both a nuisance and a valuable food source for pollinators.
3. Green Maple-
Common Name- Green maple
Scientific Name- Acer rubrum
Characteristics: They have very distinguishable broadleaf leaves. In the fall, they turn
bright yellow, red, and orange before falling off in the winter.
4. Lily-
Common Name- Lily
Scientific Name- Lilium
Characteristics- Showy, fragrant flowers; herbaceous, bulbous plants with lance-
shaped leaves.
5. Fern
Common Name- Fern
Scientific Name- Pteridophyte
Characteristics: Ancient non-flowering plant with feathery, green fronds. Thrives in
shaded and moist environments.

6. Sunflower-
Common Name- Sunflower
Scientific Name- Helianthus annuus
Characteristics: Tall plant with a large, vibrant yellow flower head. Valued for its
seeds and attracts pollinators.
7. Cattail-
Common Name- Cattail
Scientific Name- Typha spp.
Characteristics: Wetland plant with tall, cylindrical spikes resembling a brown cigar.
Provides habitat for various aquatic species.
8. Rosemary
Common Name- Rosemary
Scientific Name- Rosmarinus officinalis
Characteristics- Aromatic evergreen with needle-like leaves, light blue flowers, and
culinary uses.
9. Moss-
Common Name- Moss
Scientific Name- Bryophyta
Characteristics: Small, green, and non-vascular plant that forms dense, carpet-like
cover in damp and shaded areas.
10. Tulip-
Common Name- Tulip
Scientific Name- Tulipa spp.
Characteristics: Spring-blooming flower with cup-shaped petals, available in various
colors. Popular ornamental plant in gardens.

Animals:
1. Monarch Butterfly -
Common Name- Monarch Butterfly
Scientific Name- Danaus plexippus
Characteristics: Large butterfly with orange and black wings, famous for its long-
distance migrations between North America and Mexico.
2. Common Eastern Dragonfly-
Common Name- Dragonfly
Scientific Name- Odonata
Characteristics: Insect with transparent wings, large compound eyes, and a long,
slender body. Agile fliers are often found near water sources.
3. Eastern Gray Squirrel-
Common Name- Gray Squirrel
Scientific Name- Sciurus carolinensis
Characteristics: Small mammals with a bushy tail, active climber, and often seen
foraging for nuts and seeds.
4. American Robin-
Common Name- Robin
Scientific Name- Turdus migratorius
Characteristics: Medium-sized songbird with a distinctive red-orange breast, known
for its melodious song.
5. Blue throat Robin-
Common Name- Blue throat Robin
Scientific Name- Luscinia pectardens
Characteristics- It is a small bird with a distinctive blue throat in males, brownish
upperparts, and a preference for scrublands and woodlands in Europe and Asia.

Divya Kaushik

Grade- 8

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