# Trees

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8qOFsKkZMT4pf5DZrmzLEX

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Timber

**Alternative Labels:**

- Arboreal Plants
- Ligneous Plants

## Definition

Trees are perennial woody plants characterized by a single main stem or trunk, supporting branches and leaves. They play a critical role in ecosystems by providing oxygen, habitats, and food for various species, and are essential for maintaining environmental balance.

## Sub Class Of

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