Fallen Summer Leaf
I found another leaf, and I refer to my Tree Field Guide for the Metropolitan Area. This probably isn’t a tricky leaf for an experienced leaf-ologist, but I have my guide and I look carefully.
chapter: Leaves alternately arranged, simple, lobed: Group 13.
I find a similarly shaped leaf. “Alternate, oval or oblong 2 1/2 to 5 inch leaves [check], with 11 or more shallow to deep triangular or oblong lobes [check, 14 lobes, Check, triangular]. Central main vein [check] with secondary veins extending to lobe tips [check!]; lustrous, dark green above, downy below.
Lustrous, Downey, Oh yes. Check!
I have a tiny remnant of a Turkey Oak. Here's a picture. It's of an amber one, since today it is fall.
chapter: Leaves alternately arranged, simple, lobed: Group 13.
I find a similarly shaped leaf. “Alternate, oval or oblong 2 1/2 to 5 inch leaves [check], with 11 or more shallow to deep triangular or oblong lobes [check, 14 lobes, Check, triangular]. Central main vein [check] with secondary veins extending to lobe tips [check!]; lustrous, dark green above, downy below.
Lustrous, Downey, Oh yes. Check!
I have a tiny remnant of a Turkey Oak. Here's a picture. It's of an amber one, since today it is fall.
