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Staphylea trifolia
large shrub or small tree that is fairly common in rich bottomland forests, especially along streams. The three-parted, opposite, toothed leaves are distinctive. Hoptree (Ptelea trifoliata) also has trifoliate leaves, but the leaves are alternate and it's a rare shrub of drier areas. Boxelder (Acer negundo) is much larger and has more coarsely toothed leaves.
Open Woodlands
Tufted Titmouse in the background.
Spotted on Sep 14, 2011
Submitted on Sep 16, 2011
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