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Identifying Trees by Their Leaves

Leaves to Compare (6)

Compare these leaf patterns from two different species. What is the same and what is different about them?

Photo by C. Fox

 

        Photo by C. Fox

 

SASSAFRAS

 

TULIP TREE

Alternate, simple, 4"-6" long, lobed: leaves have one, two and three lobes

 

Alternate, simple leaves, 4"-6" diameter, generally four lobes

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