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Identifying Trees by Their Leaves
Leaves to Compare (2)
Compare these leaf patterns from two different species. What is the same and what is different about them?
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BIG TOOTH ASPEN |
AMERICAN BASSWOOD |
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| Alternate, simple leaves, 3"-4" long, large coarse, irregular toothed edges; spear-shaped leaves with pointed leaf end; | Alternate, simple leaves, 4"-8" long, rounded heart-shaped, fine-toothed; pointed tip and asymmetrical at leaf base. | |
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