This document provides information about trees found in natural areas and forests in Catalonia, including their scientific and common names. It also lists some key tree terminology and the important parts of a leaf. Leaves are highlighted as being very important for trees because they enable photosynthesis, which allows trees to produce their own food through sunlight, carbon dioxide and water.

1. oli TREASURE HUNT NATURAL AREAS AND FORESTS IN CATALONIA

2. TYPE OF TREES SCIENTIFIC NAME: COMMON NAME: Chamaerops humilis Palmito Elaeagnus angustifolia Olive Laurus nobilis Bot laurel Pinea Pine tree Pinus pinea Pine Pinus sylvestris Scotch Pine Quercus Deciduos oak Quercus Evergreen oak Quercus humilis Oak wood Quercus ilex Holm oak

3. TREE TERMINOLOGY

4. PARTS OF A LEAF PARTS OF THE LEAF

5. LEAVES ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR TREES BECAUSE THEY MAKE THEIR FOOD. LEAVES NEED THREE IMPORTANT THINGS: WHY LEAVES ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE TREES?