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This is a photo taken of a live oak, specifically the species Quercus virginiana, which is specific to live oaks found in the deep south. This specific live oak has a great many adaptations that allow it to best survive the environment, such as a moderate resistance to salt spray from the waterway and also grow well in high moisture environments (this specific live oak is pictured on the Intercoastal Waterway). Southern live oaks also have a great fire resistance because of their large size and in result provide a good barrier to forests to prevent their spreading. Their large and well adapted root system allows for optimal nutrient absorption, and their wood is so strong it was used as the prime building material for the USS Constitution!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_virginiana
Image 2
This is a photo taken of a live oak, specifically the species Quercus virginiana, which is specific to live oaks found in the deep south. This specific live oak has a great many adaptations that allow it to best survive the environment, such as a moderate resistance to salt spray from the waterway and also grow well in high moisture environments (this specific live oak is pictured on the Intercoastal Waterway). Southern live oaks also have a great fire resistance because of their large size and in result provide a good barrier to forests to prevent their spreading. Their large and well adapted root system allows for optimal nutrient absorption, and their wood is so strong it was used as the prime building material for the USS Constitution!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_virginiana