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Can anyone identify this tree?

Posted by jnderose (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 9, 08 at 20:49

Hello all. I am really hoping someone can help me identify the tree that goes with the leaf in the attached picture. I cannot find a tree anywhere in my yard with leaves like this or I could probably identify it. My first thought was that it was a tulip poplar or something because I do have those in my yard and they bear an initial resemblance but nothing else. A co-worker said he had seen a leaf like this before but didn't know what it was. That rules out this being a mutant leaf I guess. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Not knowing is bothering me more than it should. Thanks in advance.

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RE: Can anyone identify this tree?

I forgot to mention also. This is a intact mature leaf, no pieces have been cut or anything.


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RE: Can anyone identify this tree?

You can try the Tree Forum.
-Jmcat


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RE: Can anyone identify this tree?

I just saw this post. It looks like sassafras to me.


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RE: Can anyone identify this tree?

From what i see it looks like it could be a sassafras leaf. The sassafras will have several leaves of different shapes, one looking like a mitten; thumb and four fingers all together. Sassafras also has a smell that I can't discribe in words. The leaves are dryed and ground to make file powder used in cajan cooking to thicken and add flavor to gumbo. John


 
 

 

 


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