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-alternate, odd-pinnate with 15–23 leaflets
-heart shaped/monkey face leaf scar & ladder-like pith -Drupes in pairs on branch, contain isomer of henna |
Juglans nigra
Juglandaceae Black walnut |
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-alternate, varying leaf shape on same plant
-mature bark is thick, dark red-brown, and deeply furrowed -can be used as a toothbrush |
Sassafras albidum
Lauraceae Sassafrass |
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-opposite, palmately lobed wider than long
-leaf petiole secretes milky juicy when broken -fruit is very wide, facing outward -buds and green and red |
Acer platanoides
Sapindaceae Norway maple |
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-dark green leaves that are large and course
-wooly underside -topped with burrs that stick to stuff |
Arctium spp.
Asteraceae Burdock |
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-needles are whorled, and slightly twisted at base
-cones are 2-3 inches and seeds have needle-like ends - Good Christmas tree |
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Pineaceae Douglas Fir |
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-alternate, thick, tough leaves with spines on margins and small black stipules at the base
-smooth gray bark -evergreen, flowering plant |
Ilex opaca
Aquifoliaceae American Holly |
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-alternate, simple leaves with toothed margin
-produce catkins -fruit is spiny and contains 2 or 3 nuts |
Castanea mollissima
Fagaceae Chinese Chestnut |
