The Sierra Club's "Trees" Knowledge Cards 1.05 (Mobile)

Overview:

This quiz application from the Sierra Club shows nearly 50 graphical examples of various trees and challenges you to guess which species they belong to. Have you ever wondered about the identity of a tree in your neighborhood? Do you sometimes get confused as to which trees are native to this continent? Would you like to learn more about the practical benefits that trees provide and the traditions associated with them? Then this application is just for you. It spotlights 48 of North Americas most prominent trees, including many state trees, several threatened species, and a few whose extraordinary features have made them renowned worldwide. Each card presents a hand-drawn color illustration of a particular tree, complete with details of its leaves, flowers, or fruit. The other side of the card lists the species common and scientific names, characteristics, habitat, distribution, and points of interest. The beautiful artwork and engaging text make this deck fun to browse, while the careful renderings and concise descriptions will help sharpen your tree identification skills. A portion of this mobile application''s sales proceeds are donated to the Sierra Club for environmental protection causes.

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