tree
A perennial plant with a woody trunk, branches, and leaves.
Trees are the structural backbone of terrestrial ecosystems, forming canopy layers that regulate light, moisture, and temperature across landscapes.
They produce oxygen through photosynthesis, sequester carbon, and provide habitat for countless species.
Trees develop growth rings annually, recording climate history in their wood.
Root systems anchor soil and facilitate nutrient cycling through mycorrhizal partnerships.
From fruit orchards to old-growth forests, trees shape every inhabited biome on Earth.
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