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Woody Plants of Oregon
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Additional Information
Plant Identification: Examining Leaves
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bignonioides
(Southern Catalpa )
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camphora
(Camphor Tree )
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(Stargazer Harlequin Glorybower)
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winteri
(Winter's Bark )
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urnigera
(Urn Gum)
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salicifolia
(Willowleaf Magnolia )
Myrtus
Myrtus
communis
(Common Myrtle )
Sambucus
Sambucus
nigra
(Common Elderberry )
Tasmannia
Tasmannia
lanceolata
(Mountain Pepper)
Toona
Toona
sinensis
(Chinese Toon )
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Umbellularia
californica
(Oregon Myrtle )