Japanese pagoda tree

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/japanese-pagoda-tree

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Styphnolobium japonicum
2. What is the native range?China and Korea
3. What does the Japanese pagoda tree look like?The tree has a tall trunk and branches that spread out like a pagoda roof. It is a deciduous tree that drops its leaves in winter. Its leaves are broad and dark green.
4. Why is its wood so strong?Its wood is very dense and strong, and it resists rot and insects. That makes it good for building bridges and big buildings. The wood stays strong for many years.

Indigenous: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.
Pharmacopoeia: An official publication containing a list of medicinal drugs with their effects and directions for use.
Vasoprotective: Having the property of protecting blood vessels from damage or disease.
Nitrogen-fixing plant: A plant that can convert nitrogen gas from the air into a form that can be used by other plants.