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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: Could you please help me identify this plant I found growing in woods on my property?

  • Question

    Could you please help me identify this plant I found growing in woods on my property?

    Answer

    Dear usafpatriot, your photographs appear to have captured the leaf opening of a species of Carya (hickory). These species have conspicuous colored bracts that open up to reveal the expanding leaves. I don't know where this photograph was taken, so I can't help any further (i.e., location is a very important piece of information needed for identification). I hope this is still helpful and best wishes.