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Celastraceae Euonymus alatus "Burning Bush"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -winged branches -finely serrated leaves -opposite leaves
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Uploaded on Nov 9, 2010
Rosaceae Fragaria virginiana "Wild Strawberry"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -accessory fruit -alternate, compound leaves with three leaflets (serrate margins) -stipules present -hairy stem
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Uploaded on Oct 11, 2010
Lauraceae Sassafras albidum "Sassafras"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -three leaf types: 1, 2 or 3 lobed -citrus-like scent when leaves are crushed or bark is scratched
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Uploaded on Oct 11, 2010
Scrophulariaceae Verbascum thapsus "Common Mullein"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -silky white hair covering leaves -think, felt-like leaves -basal...
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Uploaded on Oct 11, 2010
Aquifoliaceae Ilex opaca "American Holly"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -shiny, smooth leaf surface with sharp bristles on leaf...
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Uploaded on Oct 11, 2010
Fabaceae Trifolium pratense "Red Clover"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -alternate, trifoliate (with three leaflets) leaves -pale crescent...
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Uploaded on Oct 11, 2010
Ericaceae Gaultheria procumbens "Wintergreen"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -finely serrate leaf margins -minty scent when stem is...
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Uploaded on Oct 11, 2010
Betulaceae Alnus incana ssp. rugosa "Speckled Alder"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -alternate, simple leaves; doubly serrated margins -one central vein on leaf -female (pictured) and male catkins
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Uploaded on Oct 5, 2010
Rhamnaceae Frangula alnus "Glossy Buckthorn"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -alternate leaves -smooth, wavy leaf margin -veins that curve to follow leaf margin
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Uploaded on Oct 5, 2010
Asteraceae Symphyotrichum lateriflorum "Calico Aster"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -clasping, elliptical, serrated leaves -glandular...
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Uploaded on Oct 5, 2010
Polygonaceae Fallopia scandens "Climbing Buckwheat"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -slender, light green or red stems -cordate leaf base -green flowers...
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Uploaded on Oct 5, 2010
Asteraceae Eupatorium perfoliatum "Boneset"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -overall corymb inflorescence -connate perfoliate leaves -hairy stems
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Uploaded on Oct 5, 2010
Juglandaceae Carya glabra "Pignut Hickory"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -compound, alternate leaves -odd number of leaflets
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Uploaded on Oct 5, 2010
Aceraceae Acer rubrum "Red Maple"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -serrated leaf margins -serrated sinuses -acuminate leaf tip
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Uploaded on Oct 5, 2010
Asteraceae Helianthus sp. "Sunflower"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -opposite leaves -erect stem -one central leaf vein -glaucous stem
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Uploaded on Sep 26, 2010
Polygonaceae Polygonum caespitosum "Oriental Ladysthumb"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -ocrea with long hairs -elliptical or lanceolate leaves -bright pink, sessile flowers
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Uploaded on Sep 26, 2010
Pinaceae Pinus rigida "Pitch Pine"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -3 needles per lobe -bark composed of scaly plates -symmetric, ovoid cones, broadly ovoid after opening
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Uploaded on Sep 26, 2010
Berberidaceae Berberis thunbergii "Japanese Barberry"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -1" long thorns on stem -grooved stems -bright, red berries -clusters of about 7 leaves along stem
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Uploaded on Sep 26, 2010
Solanaceae Solanum dulcamara "Bittersweet Nightshade"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -main leaf has two detached lobes perpendicular to it -egg-shaped...
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Uploaded on Sep 26, 2010
Taxaceae Taxus baccata "Common Yew"
Distinguishing Characteristics: -scaly bark -shiny dark green, linear, spirally arranged,...
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Uploaded on Sep 26, 2010
