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Shagbark Hickory

Carya ovata

Description:

As its common name suggests, this tree has shaggy bark--it looks like it's peeling away. The leaves are compound, serrate, and have 3, 5, or 7 leaflets.

Habitat:

Forest

Notes:

After you've seen it once, this tree is fairly easy to recognize at a glance in the forest. Found at Barbara A. Beiser Field Station.

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Latimeria
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Latimeria

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jun 6, 2011
Submitted on Jan 2, 2012

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