T r e e s  o f  N o r t h  C a r o l i n a

A n g i o s p e r m s  ( f l o w e r i n g  p l a n t s )

L e a v e s  a l t e r n a t e ,  s i m p l e ,  p a l m a t e l y - l o b e d

Linear key | Dichotomous key


L e a v e s  l a r g e ,  f a n - s h a p e d

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Sabal (palmetto)


L e a v e s   a s y m m e t r i c a l l y - l o b e d

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Morus (mulberry)

Sassafras (sassafras)

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Broussonetia (paper-mulberry)


L e a v e s  e n t i r e ( n o t  t o o t h e d )

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Firmiana
(Chinese parasol-tree)


P l a n t s  a r m e d

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Crataegus (hawthorn)

Malus (apple)


P l a n t s  u n a r m e d

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Ficus (fig)

Hibiscus (hibiscus)

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Liquidambar (sweetgum)

Platanus (sycamore)