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Liquidambar styraciflua - The American Sweetgum
If my memory serves me well, I believe it was Mr. Lynn in my 8th grade science class at Grier Jr. High School in Gastonia, NC who required us to make a leaf collection, which we compiled in student-sized folders pressed in appropriate sized plastic holders. It was a fun project and in honor of Mr. Lynn, this summer I may occasionally post sample photographs of local leaves.
Below are the leaves of the American Sweetgum tree, and I am delighted to be living among them again because they are native to the Southeastern U.S. In fact, there are many in my neighborhood and around my home. A very attractive tree with characteristic star shaped leaves. In the Fall they drop a spiked fruit that is very effective at spreading new trees and also feeds the local bird population.
Local town's roadside leaf collection announcement. The leaves really do not need to be collected, but somebody went out of their way to code a leaf for the sign. ❤️🍁🍂
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Leaves
• Darcy collects leaves.
• Each leaf she has is from place she has truly felt happy at.
• If asked she would be able to tell you where it’s from and what happened there.
Awkward Botanical Sketches #3: The Ginkgo Edition
Awkward Botanical Sketches #3: The Ginkgo Edition
For most of my life, ginkgo has been a meaningful tree to me. I remember first learning about it as a fourth grader. Our teacher had assigned us each to make a leaf collection. My grandparents heard about my assignment and sent me a ginkgo leaf from a tree growing in their front yard. It was unlike any other leaf in my collection, and it had a fascinating back story. Not only is it the only…
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Once again TON design will join imm cologne, where the LEAF collection will be shown for the first time. The multi-awarded product line designed by Italian studio E-ggs is inspired by nature, specifically by the characteristics and shapes of trees: http://bit.ly/2jzR56P
UW extension specialist says now is the time for weed management and seeding.