tree bark

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The general term for the outer layer of a tree.

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  • The texture of the tree bark was rough and uneven.
  • The rough tree bark provided a good grip for the climber.
  • Insects often burrow into the soft inner layer of tree bark.
  • Many insects find shelter beneath the protective tree bark.
  • Some indigenous cultures used birch tree bark to build canoes.
  • The ancient oak had thick, gnarled tree bark.
  • The silver birch is easily identified by its distinctive white tree bark.
  • Artists often use tree bark in their natural craft projects.
  • A thick layer of tree bark protects the living tissue from pests and extreme weather.
  • You can identify different species by the pattern of their tree bark.
  • He carefully carved their initials into the smooth tree bark of the old oak.
  • A squirrel was scampering up the tree bark with a nut.
  • The gardener spread a layer of tree bark mulch around the plants to retain moisture.
  • The fire scorched the tree bark, leaving it blackened and brittle.
  • The biologist was studying the unique patterns on the tree bark.
  • Some traditional medicines are made from extracts of tree bark.
  • After a long, dry summer, the tree bark started to crack and peel.
  • The child peeled off a loose piece of tree bark.
  • Moss and fungi thrived on the damp, shaded side of the tree bark.
  • Lichens and mosses often grow on the damp tree bark.