Despite the common names ringworm and dermatophyte, the disease is caused by a fungus, not a worm or plant. Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton are the most common genera that cause ringworm in humans. These organisms feed on keratin, the major structural component of hair, skin and nails.
Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'. Naturally broad, pyramidal evergreen shrub displays deep green, scalelike needles arranged in flat sprays. New light green needles emerge in spring, deepening in color as they mature. Deep green color adds contrast to winter landscape.
Common Name: Black Walnut. Scientific Name: Juglans nigra. Description: Leaf: Alternate, pinnately compound, 12 to 24 inches long with 10 to 24 leaflets finely serrate, and 3 to 3 1/2 inches long. Bark: Brown on surface, darker brown when cut, ridged and furrowed with a rough diamond pattern.